Grain Processing Corporation Donates CEDEX HT Analyzer to Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine

Valued at $94,000, this advanced equipment will enhance quality control and manufacturing processes in cell culture monitoring, benefiting interdisciplinary research and diagnostics at Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Left to right: Jeff Underwood, V.P of Enterprise Innovation at KENT® stands in front of the CEDEX HT Analyzer with Dan Grooms, DVM, PhD, Dean of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University, and Megan Harrison, CORE Lab Manager, College of Vet Medicine.

AMES, IOWA (December 2, 2024) — Grain Processing Corporation (GPC), a KENT® Corporation family business, is pleased to announce its donation of a used CEDEX HT Analyzer to the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Iowa State University (ISU).

The CEDEX HT Analyzer, valued at $94,000, enhances workflow efficiencies in quality control and manufacturing processes related to cell culture monitoring and profiling.

Following consultations with Dr. Paull Plummer from ISU’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, the CEDEX HT Analyzer was installed at the Core Facility, a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration. This strategic placement helps ensure cutting-edge research and diagnostics can thrive for years to come. 

“This contribution will benefit not only the CVM, but also other colleges and departments at ISU,” said KENT®'s V.P. of Enterprise Innovation Jeff Underwood. "KENT® Corporation and Grain Processing Corporation are committed to supporting the world-class research and thought leadership emerging from Iowa State.” 

About Grain Processing Corporation
For more than 80 years, Grain Processing Corporation (GPC) has provided superior grain-based products and exceptional service to iconic brands and companies worldwide. From Field to Family®, GPC uses corn, chickpeas, soy and other grains and pulses to craft high-quality ingredients used in the food, beverage, industrial, agricultural and pet care industries. Headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa, with facilities across the United States, GPC is a fourth-generation, family-owned business. Visit www.grainprocessing.com for more information. 

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