The focus of the research projects that form the basis of Inproteo is applied analytical chemistry. These projects share the common elements of proteomics, high capacity, high throughput, and high sensitivity. Each project focuses on the application of novel instrumentation, configuration, and methodology to the identification and characterization of functional protein molecules and their various interactions with each other, other macromolecules, and with small organic molecules or drugs. By addressing the limitations and bottlenecks of current tools and techniques, Inproteo’s work intends to accelerate the functional impact of proteomics on medical science.

To be successful, each project requires synergistic collaboration, involving multiple laboratories in multiple organizations. Because these projects were designed in response to specific, tangible problems in drug discovery, their impact promises to be extremely significant.

In addition, the incorporation of beta testing and validation by Lilly Research Laboratory scientists assures a high level of performance, before instruments or methods are offered for use to the ultimate end customer.