Corning Life Sciences Profile
Overview
As a leading developer, manufacturer and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for more than 90 years, Corning collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using our unique expertise in the combined fields of optics, materials science, surfaces, and biology, we provide a full range of innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.
In addition to being a global leader in consumable glass and plastic laboratory tools for life science research, Corning continues to lead the way with the development and production of the Corning® Epic® Technology for label-free detection, the HYPERFlask® Cell Culture Vessel for increased cell yields, and the Corning® Synthemax™ Suface for stem cell growth.
We are committed to meeting customers’ unique and changing needs with original solutions. Our dedication to quality, technology and innovation continues to enable us to produce the world’s most comprehensive line of drug discovery tools.
Product Summary
Cell Culture & Bioprocess:
Corning’s cell culture products enable researchers to grow larger quantities of cells more quickly than ever before. Products include:
HTS, Assay, & Label-Free Detection:
Corning’s patented drug screening tools and technologies have helped researchers and pharmaceutical companies throughout the world bring cutting edge medicines to the market faster. Latest products include:
General Labware & Equipment:
Every aspect of scientific research demands consistent high quality in the labware used. The CORNING® and PYREX® brands of laboratory products have long been recognized for their quality, innovation and value. Products include:
Genomics & Proteomics:
Corning’s dedication to quality and technology has produced a comprehensive line of products for the genomics laboratory. From culturing cells or organisms to printing and hybridizing DNA arrays, Corning’s quality and breadth of line delivers reliable results. Products include:
Corning Surfaces:
Throughout our rich history of innovation, Corning surface technologies have paved the way for new applications in cell culture, assay and microarrays. We offer a wide range of unique surface chemistries designed for specific research applications. Products include:
Important Milestones
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1915 – PYREX® laboratory glassware
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1923 – First cell culture flasks developed from PYREX® glass
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1974 – Plastic labware for life sciences
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1994 – Ultra-Low Attachment surface
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1999 – DNA microarray products for genomic research
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2004 – Corning® CellBIND® Surface
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2006 – Corning® Epic® System
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2007 – Corning® HYPERFlask® Cell Culture Vessel
- 2009 – Acquired Axygen BioScience, Inc.
- 2010 – Acquired Plaslab S.A.S. (Gosselin)
- 2010 – Corning® Synthemax™ Surface
Recent News
Recent Corning Life Sciences news is available online at www.corning.com/lifesciences/.
Leadership
Richard M. Eglen, Ph.D
Vice President and General Manager, Corning Life Sciences
Lydia Kenton Walsh
Division Vice President and General Manager, Corning Life Sciences
Ronald L. Verkleeren
Division Vice President and Director, Advanced Life Sciences
Jeffrey L. Mooney
Commercial Technology Director, Corning Life Sciences
Media Contacts
Worldwide
Joanna M. Allen
+44 (0) 1494 533041
allenjm@corning.com
Manufacturing Facilities
- Kennebunk, Maine
- Oneonta, New York
- Monterrey, Mexico
- Reynosa, Mexico
- Union City, California
- Edison, New Jersey
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Warsaw, Poland
- Chorges, France
- Borre, France
- Hangzhou, China
Additional Information
For additional information, visit Corning Life Sciences online at www.corning.com/lifesciences/.