About BTI
About BTIThe BioTechnology Institute (BTI) provides advanced research, training, and industry interaction in biological process technology, a major area of biotechnology research. The Institute is the central University of Minnesota vehicle for coordinated research in...
Thermo Fischer Scientific
Scientist II, Field Applications How will you make an impact? Provides scientific expertise and applications support and training to customers on Thermo Fisher Scientific's sample preparation products through a variety of interfaces including in-person, phone and...
Biotechnology Training Program Contacts
Contact UsProgram Director Prof. Claudia Schmidt-Dannert Biochemistry Molecular Biology & Biophysics 274 Gortner Lab 1479 Gortner Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108-6106 612-625-5782 schmi232@umn.edu Program Administrator Kristi Lecy 240 Gortner Labs 1479 Gortner Ave. St....
Kristi Lecy
Administrative Executive Director
klecy@umn.edu
Tori Lafky
Principal Office and Administrative Assistant
lafky004@umn.edu
Lori Nicol
Executive Accounts Specialist
l-nico@umn.edu
Michael Ouverson
Graduate Program Coordinator
ouver005@umn.edu
Ruth Weleczki
Project Specialist
rweleczk@umn.edu
Custom R&D
When they need a lot of protein from a reliable source, researchers within the University and from outside companies turn to the BRC. We provide the expertise and equipment to help clients develop processes that work at production scale.Along the way, our full-time employees also train undergraduate students in an industry-like setting and help them clarify their professional goals.