Intertek Caleb Brett Selects BioAnalyte’s ProTrawler LC/MS Software for High Throughput Metabolomics Operations
Portland, ME – October 10, 2006 – BioAnalyte Inc. (www.BioAnalyte.com), an emerging leader in bioinformatics software, announced today that Intertek Caleb Brett has licensed its ProTrawlerT solution. Intertek Caleb Brett is a leading global provider of laboratory, research and inspection services. Intertek operates a network of state-of-the-art analytical testing laboratories across the world. Intertek will implement ProTrawler in its Manchester (UK)-based
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology laboratory.
“BioAnalyte’s ProTrawler software is the ideal solution for the LC/MS data analysis challenges that we face in our analytical research labs,” said Brian Powell, Senior Scientist at Intertek. “ProTrawler removes the data processing bottlenecks that are common to CROs using instrument vendor-supplied software as they analyze tremendous volumes of data. ProTrawler brings benefits across the board with increased throughput, detection sensitivity, processing
consistency and mass accuracy to the data analysis process. It allows us to provide a timelier, accurate product to our pharmaceutical customers as well.”
“We are pleased that a global leader such as Intertek has chosen to partner with BioAnalyte and implement ProTrawler for its analytical research operations. ProTrawler continues to distinguish itself by offering laboratories unparalleled improvements in productivity and analytical accuracy,” commented David Phillips, Marketing Manager at BioAnalyte. “As we do with all BioAnalyte customers, we will be working closely with the researchers at Intertek to help them fully realize the benefits and competitive advantage offered by our solution.”
About BioAnalyte Inc.
BioAnalyte delivers high performance bioinformatics software and services to leading laboratories worldwide. It offers cross-platform solutions to facilitate high-speed interpretation of proteomics and metabolomics data to improve research accuracy and productivity. BioAnalyte’s flagship product, ProTrawlerT, was developed in partnership with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and led to the landmark discovery of a protein biomarker for a deadly
food-borne bacterium. ProTrawler eliminates the data processing bottlenecks that are common to laboratories using instrument vendor-supplied software, dramatically improving productivity and data accuracy. ProAnglerT is designed for detailed analysis of crucial mass spectrometry data and is used for ProTrawler peak model development. ProNetsT, the innovative ‘consumable’ software license, makes ProTrawler software available on a per data set basis.
ProNets has been recently nominated for MESDA New Technology of the Year.
BioAnalyte is a member of the American Society of Mass Spectrometry and MESDA.
About Intertek Caleb Brett
Intertek Caleb Brett Division provides laboratory testing, laboratory outsourcing, cargo inspection and certification services for clients on a global basis. Industrial and commercial organizations choose Intertek as their preferred partner across the world for quality, professionalism, performance and solutions. Intertek lab expertise includes extensive analytical testing, quality control, problem solving, trouble-shooting, trace analysis plus research and development support for a wide range of applications and situations. Analytical testing services include non-routine testing, routine testing, research, and industry standard method protocols such as GLP, cGMP, ASTM, IP, USP, ASTM, AOAC, EPA, DIN, BS, ISO, NEN and others. Intertek operates a global network of laboratories serving diverse industries and markets.
