@prattlab.bsky.social
Laboratory of Dr. Erica Pratt at BU BME. We design tools for minimally invasive and ultra-sensitive multiplexed profiling of cancer biomarkers.
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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
04.08.2025 17:52 — 👍 12 🔁 17 💬 0 📌 1
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)
doi.org/10.1080/0736...
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.
www.bu.edu/eng/2025/04/...
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!
26.04.2025 18:16 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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.
24.02.2025 21:16 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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
24.06.2024 17:09 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Maren and Erica smiling together. A green textured wall is in the background.
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!
30.05.2024 20:12 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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!
13.05.2024 20:12 — 👍 13 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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.
14.10.2023 20:03 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Pratt Lab standing behind large block letters spelling out BMES
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!
14.10.2023 20:01 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 1
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!
10.10.2023 01:29 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1