Membranes for Virus Purifications
An NSF funded EPSCoR Center
Developing membranes and the next generation of scientists.
The Membranes for Virus Purifications (MVP) Center is a National Science Foundation funded EPSCoR Center. The Center consists of three partner institutions: The University of Arkansas, Clemson University, and The University of Kentucky.
—What is our vision—
The vision of this RII Track-2 FEC program is to create a membrane-based downstream purification platform for the future large scale biomanufacturing of viral vectors and virus-like particles (VLPs) for gene therapy and vaccine applications to replace the current processes such as centrifugation and resin-based chromatography that are difficult to scale up.
Our mission
1. Catalyze the future continuous biomanufacturing by creating a membrane purification platform for the production of virus particle-based therapeutics via multi-disciplinary collaboration among three EPSCoR jurisdictions and improve the infrastructure of these states.
2. Develop future biomanufacturing workforce by providing unique training opportunities for our junior faculty members, graduate, and undergraduate researchers.
3. Promote diversity, inclusion and equity by involving women and minority faculty and student researchers.
What is an NSF EPSCoR Center?
The MVP Center is an Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program funded by the National Science Foundation.
The EPSCoR program enhances regional STEM capabilities, fostering innovation and economic growth while making these jurisdictions integral contributors to the national and global research landscape. By promoting sustainable education and broad participation, the program ensures that diverse talents are equipped to drive future scientific advancements and workforce development. We are happy to have been selected to participate in this work.
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