BMES 2025 Annual Meeting Presenter: Terry Chen Title: Live-cell profiling of cancer specific Src kinase activity using exogenous peptide probes Date/Time: Saturday, Oct 11th 10 - 11 AM Location: Exihibit Hall F, G & H

Our talented undergraduate researcher, Terry Chen, will be presenting his work on activity-based tumor profiling at #BMES2025 this Saturday, Oct 11. We're excited to watch Terry take the next step in his career as he applies to graduate schools this fall!

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We're recruiting a lab technician to assist with our ongoing liquid biopsy projects. Please encourage those with relevant experience to apply. Feel free to contact me with questions! tinyurl.com/prattlabtech

Standardized droplet preamplification method for downstream circulating cell-free DNA analysis Circulating cell-free DNA (ccfDNA) can be found in blood and other biofluids and is a minimally invasive biomarker for several pathological processes. As tumors become more invasive, an increasing ...

I’m thrilled that the *first* Pratt Lab paper is now out in BioTechniques! This work builds on our published MED-Amp assay, which improves ctDNA detection from low-input (<10 ng/mL) plasma by ~40% compared to targeted NGS and conventional ddPCR. (1/8)

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We are thrilled that our newest collaboration was selected for a Dean's Catalyst Award! This support advances our efforts to develop a new class of cell-deliverable activity-based probes that will enable higher-resolution measurements of intracellular kinase activity.

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Pratt Lab members pose while wearing matching PurpleStride t-shirts. The backdrop overhead states "Taking Steps to End Pancreatic Cancer."

Rain or shine, @prattlab.bsky.social will always be enthusiastic participants for #PanCANPurpleStride! It is a privilege to honor patients, families, and caregivers. The mission of advancing pancreatic cancer research is more important than ever. Thank you @pancan.bsky.social and PanCAN Boston!

Tuesday, Feb 25 P23:06 - Measuring methyltransferase activity using cell-deliverable affinity-based peptide probes (cAfBPs) 4:30-6:00 pm at Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Don't miss Loran Gliford's poster presentation at #USHUPO2025 on Tuesday, Feb 25! She will be presenting our latest work developing cell-based methylation assays.

Announcing the 2024 Rita Allen Foundation Scholars - Rita Allen Foundation Investing in transformative ideas in their earliest stages to promote breakthrough solutions to significant problems

Prof. Pratt is among seven early-career recipients recognized for their innovative research. She is the first ever recipient from Boston University in the award’s 48-year history. Scholars receive up to $110,000 annually for up to five years to advance their research.

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Pratt Laboratory members at Salve Regina University entrance gate.

Happy to see #PrattLab has arrived to GRC Bioanalytical Sensors! This is their first ~*PI-free*~ conference outing. If you're around please say hello and stop by their posters! @GordonConf #GRC

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Maren celebrating by ringing the lab gong.

The second Pratt Lab candidate takes the floor! Congratulations to Maren on an excellent presentation and prospectus defense. Very proud!

Colin celebrates after ringing the lab gong

Colin and Erica smiling at a brewery

The first Pratt Lab PhD candidate has entered the building! Congratulations to Colin on successfully passing his prospectus defense 🎉🎉🎉. Very proud!

Maren smiling in front of a poster board.

Colin smiling in front of a projector.

Colin gave a presentation on increasing the multiplexing capacity and sensitivity of digital PCR assays for nucleic acid detection. Maren presented a poster on tumor targeting activity-based probes for kinase profiling. Both did an amazing job! Congrats to all.

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And an amazing #BMES2023 has come to a close! This was a fantastic and supportive environment for presenting research from our young laboratory. We're looking forward to Baltimore in 2024!

Optimization and Expansion of Digital PCR Multiplexing for Rare Mutation Detection Colin Skeen Cancer Technologies – Imaging Strategies in Cancer Detection, Diagnosis, and Prognosis When: Fri Oct 13th, 8:30-8:45 AM, Where: 341 Cancer-specific SRC activity profiling using exogenous artificial peptide probes Maren Eltze Cellular & Molecular Bioengineering When: Sat Oct 14th , 9:30-10:30 AM, Where: J-367 Representation in BME Research and Data for Health Equity I (co-moderator) When: Thurs Oct 12th, 12:30-2:00 PM, Where: 324 Imaging Strategies in Cancer Detection, Diagnosis, and Prognosis (co-chair) When: Fri Oct 13th, 8:30-9:30 AM, Where: 341

Don't miss these great presentations at The Pratt Lab's inaugural BMES Meeting this week! Come to learn more about minimally invasive cancer diagnostics. Hope to see you all there!