Norma Instruments and ELTE University Collaborate on Granulocyte Isolation Research
Norma Instruments is proud to highlight its collaboration with ELTE University in the 2023-1.1.1-PIACI_FÓKUSZ-2024-00040 project supported by the NKFIH (National Research, Development, and Innovation Office), which currently includes specialized isolation processes and the measurement of granulocytes. This partnership has provided valuable scientific insights and strengthened our commitment to advancing hematology research.
Advancing Research Through Collaboration
As part of the project, isolated granulocytes were required to be processed and analyzed using Norma’s experimental measurement system. With researchers from the Department of Immunology, Faculty of Science, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE TTK), we developed the protocol and performed the complex procedure at the Norma R&D laboratory. This hands-on experience enabled Norma to deepen its expertise in granulocyte isolation while ELTE gained additional measurement data to better understand the functionality of the experimental system.
Overcoming Challenges in Cell Isolation
The isolation of specific cell populations is a multi-step, highly controlled process requiring precise protocols, specialized solutions, and careful handling to ensure sample integrity. Given that Norma’s development lab serves different functions than the university's laboratory, adjustments to the protocol were necessary. The successful adaptation of this procedure and its execution confirmed that such complex cell isolation can be reliably conducted at Norma’s development lab, further enhancing research opportunities.
A Key Milestone in R&D
This collaboration marks a significant step in our research and development efforts. By working closely with ELTE, Norma’s R&D team has successfully established a method to isolate granulocytes, preserve them in optimal conditions, and conduct precise measurements. The isolated samples allow researchers to focus on specific biological phenomena while minimizing external influences. The successful results of this study pave the way for further research and reinforce the potential for similar investigations in the future.
Norma Instruments remains committed to fostering scientific partnerships that drive innovation in hematology diagnostics. We look forward to further collaborative breakthroughs that enhance laboratory research and diagnostic capabilities.
