Advanced platforms for molecular and cellular discovery
CellTech Institute (CTI) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a center funded by the Massachusetts Life Science Center. CTI provides advanced research capabilities to accelerate life science discoveries. CTI integrates bacteria, yeast and eukaryotic cell culture facilities, automated liquid handlers, transcriptomics, additional analytical tools and AI-enabled data analysis to advance industry priorities. Our infrastructure enables scalable experimental workflows, including automated sample preparation, assay development, and transcriptomic profiling to investigate cellular responses to chemical, genetic, or environmental perturbations at a cost-effective rate.
We welcome inquiries ranging from sponsored research and technology development to fee-for-service experimental studies. This center is focused on providing trainees, from undergraduate students to postdoctoral fellows, realistic research experiences, and connecting them with industry leaders.
About Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private, STEM-focused research university in Worcester, Massachusetts, with a collaborative, applied research culture. Industry partners engage through co-located laboratories, advanced prototyping spaces, and testbeds in a nearby research and technology park, with options to colocate personnel. A project-based curriculum routes sponsored challenges into capstone and graduate practicums, accelerating cycles from concept to demonstration while building a reliable hiring pipeline. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as the National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense, with additional support from health and energy agencies.
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