BOKU Core Facilities

At BOKU, we are committed to advancing scientific discovery by offering centralized access to cutting-edge equipment and specialized knowledge through our Core Facilities. Our facilities are designed to support researchers in achieving their scientific goals by providing access to advanced technologies and expert consultation. We invite you to collaborate with us and leverage our resources for your research and development needs. We serve a diverse clientele, including academia, the food industry, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical sectors. Services: - Biomolecular & Cellular Analysis: Offering biomolecular characterization, protein crystallography, and flow cytometry services. - Food & Bio Processing: Providing process design, pilot-scale sample production, and product quality analyses for food and bio-based materials. - Multiscale Imaging: Equipped with advanced light microscopes, including confocal and Raman chemical mapping, to facilitate fluorescence-based and label-free imaging techniques. - BioIndustrial Pilot Plant: Specializing in fermentation technology, downstream processing, and related analytics of biomolecules in a multi-purpose GMP-like facility. - Mass Spectrometry: Providing high-end separation science and mass spectrometry for proteomics, glycomics, metabolomics, as well as elemental and isotopic analysis. - Analysis of Lignocellulosics: Offering advanced characterization of lignocellulose and biorefinery products through state-of-the-art chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis. - Bioinformatics: Delivering computing and programming solutions, including genome assembly, differential expression analysis, AI and metabolomics.