Bangkok--9 Oct--BIOTEC The National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) and Khon Kaen University has completed a commercial licensing agreement with Innov (Thailand) Co.,Ltd for the use of its Microtube Gel Test technology. “The decision to collaborate with Khon Kaen University to research and develop Microtube Gel Test is because the project meets all the categories for an impact initiated project.” said Dr. Kanyawim Kirtikara, Director of BIOTEC. Assoc. Prof. Amornrat Rompruek, a researcher and Project Team Leader at Khon Kaen University said the need to initiate this project stems from the fact that Thai hospitals have to import Microtube Gel Test worth Baht 2 million for every 100,000 blood samplings. This is a considerable amount of money for any hospitals to undertake. BB Gel Test works on the principle of controlled centrifugation of red blood cells through a dextran-acrylamide-gel. The advantage of the gel microtubes is that it is accurate and the results can be saved for later supervisory or peer review. The most important aspects of BB Gel Test is that it is effective and economical available for hospitals. Innov (Thailand) has plans to also export BB Gel Test to neighboring countries. BIOTEC PR 02 564 6700 Ext.3315 [email protected]