Project pages for South Carolina

Technological Advances in Aquaculture

Marine aquaculture is the fastest-growing form of food production globally. In the United States, marine aquaculture contributes to the supply of seafood

Consistency Analysis and Uncertainty in ‘omic Data

As ‘omics moves into industrial and commercial applications, there is a need for quality and process control to ensure safety and efficacy of products and

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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

NIST works to improve confidence in measurements and conducts research on PFAS for better human health and the environment.

Dart biopsy collection from a free-ranging bottlenose dolphin

Vertebrate Endocrine Metrology in Non-Traditional Matrices

The monitoring of wildlife and broodstock health through endocrine assessments is essential to understanding reproduction and stress. Collecting blood samples

Comparative Mammalian Proteome Aggregator Resource (CoMPARe) Program

NIST is developing a portal to enable researchers to mine high-quality proteomic data from phylogenetically diverse species to identify advantageous biological

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Metabolomics Quality Assurance and Quality Control Materials (MetQual) Program

The Metabolomics Quality Assurance and Quality Control Materials (MetQual) Program demonstrates and improves the comparability of metabolomics measurements for

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Development of NIST Reference Materials for Untargeted Metabolomics, Lipidomics and Proteomics

The use of metabolite, lipid, and protein profiles for systems biology, biomedical research, and clinical applications has risen dramatically over recent years

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Understanding the Bioaccumulation of Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents using Advanced Measurement Capabilities

Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents (GBCA) are intravenous drugs used in diagnostic imaging procedures to enhance the quality of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Steroid Hormone Suite Analysis

The endocrine system orchestrates major developmental, reproductive, and other physiological changes throughout life. A detailed analysis of hormone suites can

NIST/NOAA Intercomparison Program for Organic and Inorganic Contaminants in Marine Mammal Tissues

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Marine Mammal Health and

Projects from South Carolina