Analytical Services
Avacta Analytical harnesses unrivalled expertise in spectroscopy, microscopy and biophysical analysis to provide molecular characterization and scientific R & D solutions for a variety of industry sectors. The company specializes in advanced optical spectroscopy and biophysical analysis including Raman, Circular Dichroism, fluorescence and infra-red, and in surface analysis using electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, XPS, Auger spectroscopy, SPR and ellipsometry.
Avacta can also provide QPCR analysis for both clinical and non-clinical samples as well as protein chemistry techniques such as; HPLC-SEC and SDS-PAGE
These techniques are used for:
- Biopharmaceutical structure, stability and formulation characterisation
- Pharmaceutical characterisation
- Healthcare, personal care and household materials characterisation
- Polymer, plastics and fibre characterisation
- Expert witness services in pharmaceutical patent / IP disputes
- Bespoke instrumentation design and development for analysis and process monitoring (PAT)
Expertise
Avacta Analytical, an ISO9001:2000 registered company, is independentaly audited for GLP compliance and staffed by internationally recognised experts in their fields; with extensive experience of leading edge research, commercial services and professional consulting. They have a proven track record of delivery on projects both large and small, for major industry and smaller clients
Facilities, equipment and contacts
Alongside its own extensive infrastructure, Avacta has direct access to analysis facilities at Leeds, York and other regional universities (http://www.leeds.ac.uk, http://www.york.ac.uk) As a result Avacta can select and apply the most suitable analysis equipment for any given application and can, if necessary, call upon a global network of scientists for further support / analysis.
Integrated bespoke R & D solutions
Avacta also develops instrumentation and experimental methodologies to solve bespoke problems as required including PAT applications. Within a single organisation, Avacta provides an integrated approach that ensures cost effective solutions, delivered on schedule and clearly focussed on your specific needs.