Strategic MOU signed with global mass spectrometry leader SCIEX

SCIEX, a global leader in life science analytical technologies, signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chungnam National University. The agreement, signed by Chris Hagen, President of SCIEX, and Kim Jung-Kyum, President of Chungnam National University, emphasizes the significance of this strategic alliance between the two institutions.

This MOU represents a pivotal first step in realizing Chungnam National University’s “Industry on Campus” vision, which aims to break down the barriers between academia and industry, and foster an innovative ecosystem that integrates education, research, and enterprise. Chungnam National University plans to actively incorporate cutting-edge mass spectrometry technologies from SCIEX into its education and research programs. This could enhance the university’s global competitiveness in precision analysis across key fields such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, omics, environment, and food sciences.

SCIEX has led the global life sciences and analytical sciences sectors for over 50 years with high-precision analytical solutions. This collaboration with Chungnam National University is anticipated to:

• Provide advanced mass spectrometry equipment and technical infrastructure
• Launch joint research project initiatives
• Organize seminars and technical workshops
• Boost cooperation on educational programs

Through this agreement, the two institutions aim to work together to build a collaborative research ecosystem and a global industry-academia cooperation model. This could establish a virtuous cycle that promotes the dissemination of advanced analytical technologies, provides hands-on educational environments, and nurtures next-generation research talent.

The signing ceremony was attended by Jeong Kyoum Kim (President, Chungnam National University), Hyun Joo An (Vice President for International Affairs, Chungnam National University), Chris Hagen (President of SCIEX), and Lawrence Chia (Vice President and GM of SCIEX J-KOSEA), who each share the vision to build a joint research ecosystem based on global-level technological cooperation.

President Kim stated, “This agreement will serve as a practical implementation of Chungnam National University’s Industry on Campus strategy. Through our alliance with SCIEX, we will expand joint research based on advanced analytical technologies and establish an innovation platform that connects education, research, and industry.”

SCIEX President Chris Hagen added, “We hope this collaboration with Chungnam National University marks the beginning of a true strategic alliance to empower the bright minds who will lead the future of science and technology. SCIEX will continue to contribute to the advancement of Korea’s research ecosystem with our global analytical technologies.”

This MOU is expected to contribute to innovation and industrial advancement in the field of analytical science through a sustainable collaboration between a leading national university and a global analytical instrumentation company.

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