The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Research and Innovation to Translate Basic Science into Product Candidates

The Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) translates fundamental research into innovative product candidates, technologies, and services that deliver benefits to human health and well-being. Our specific objectives are to: (1) Become a catalyst and resource for ‘applied’ and ‘translational’ R&D activities; (2) Establish industry engagement models and industry collaborations; (3) Contribute to workforce development; and (4) Participate to innovation & entrepreneurship culture on campus.

Facility Highlight

Nutriceutical Formulation facility
Nutriceutical Formulation

Isolates and concentrates bioactives, thermally treats them by ultrahigh pasteurization and agitating retort, produces emulsion systems by homogenization, and encapsulates by freeze or spray drying.

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IALS Virtual Tour

In this tour you will discover all of the great resources that are available at the Institute for Applied Life Sciences.

Upcoming Events

Core Facilities Seminar Series

Startup Know-How Talks Series

CBD-Unmet Needs Seminar Series

CPHM Research Spotlights

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Virtual IP Office Hours by the UMass Technology Transfer Office
Jul 12 2022 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual
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Defense: Samyukta Krishmanurty: Measurement of the Off-Shell Higgs Boson Cross Section in the Four Lepton Final State using the ATLAS Detector
Jul 15 2022 - 9:00am
Lederle Graduate Research Tower 1033 (See...
Startup Law Office Hours with Attorney Matt D. Whitehead
Jul 19 2022 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual
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Startup Law Office Hours with Attorney Matt D. Whitehead
Aug 9 2022 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual
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Virtual IP Office Hours by the UMass Technology Transfer Office
Aug 9 2022 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual
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Internship Fair with Amherst Area Employers - IN PERSON
Sep 8 2022 - 12:00pm
Goodell Hall
Resume Writing Workshop - Wed, Sept 14 IN PERSON
Sep 14 2022 - 6:00pm
Olver Design Building, Room 162

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