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Pratt Laboratory @prattlab.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Our talented undergraduate researcher, Terry Chen, will be presenting his work on activity-based tumor profiling at #BMES2025 this Saturday, Oct 11. We're excited to watch Terry take the next step in his career as he applies to graduate schools this fall!

BMES 2025 Annual Meeting

Presenter: Terry Chen
Title: Live-cell profiling of cancer specific Src kinase activity using exogenous peptide probes
Date/Time: Saturday, Oct 11th 10 - 11 AM
Location: Exihibit Hall F, G & H

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Erica D. Pratt @pratted.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

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...

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Standardized droplet preamplification method for downstream circulating cell-free DNA analysis

Circulating cell-free DNA (ccfDNA) can be found in blood and other biofluids and is a minimally invasive biomarker for several pathological processes. As tumors become more invasive, an increasing ...

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Erica D. Pratt @pratted.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

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/...

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Dean’s Catalyst Awards Announced for 2025 | College of Engineering

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Erica D. Pratt @pratted.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

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!

Pratt Lab members pose while wearing matching PurpleStride t-shirts. The backdrop overhead states "Taking Steps to End Pancreatic Cancer."

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Pratt Laboratory @prattlab.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

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.

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

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Pratt Laboratory @prattlab.bsky.social · 06/09/2024

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. ritaallen.org/stories/anno...

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Announcing the 2024 Rita Allen Foundation Scholars - Rita Allen Foundation

Investing in transformative ideas in their earliest stages to promote breakthrough solutions to significant problems

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Erica D. Pratt @pratted.bsky.social · 24/06/2024

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

Pratt Laboratory members at Salve Regina University entrance gate.

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Erica D. Pratt @pratted.bsky.social · 30/05/2024

The second Pratt Lab candidate takes the floor! Congratulations to Maren on an excellent presentation and prospectus defense. Very proud!

Maren and Erica smiling together. A green textured wall is in the background.

Maren celebrating by ringing the lab gong.

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Erica D. Pratt @pratted.bsky.social · 13/05/2024

The first Pratt Lab PhD candidate has entered the building! Congratulations to Colin on successfully passing his prospectus defense 🎉🎉🎉. Very proud!

Colin celebrates after ringing the lab gong

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Pratt Laboratory @prattlab.bsky.social · 14/10/2023

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!

Pratt Lab standing behind large block letters spelling out BMES

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Pratt Laboratory @prattlab.bsky.social · 10/10/2023

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!

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

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