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2021/118/3 Multi-channel pipette, part of laboratory test equipment, 'Research Pro', plastic / metal / electronics, made by Eppendorf, c. 2005, owned and used by Westmead Medical Research Institute (WIMR), New South Wales, Australia, c. 2010 - c. 2020. Click to enlarge.
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Eppendorf Research Pro Multi-Channel Pipette used by Westmead Medical Research Institute

This pipette was used at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) and forms part of a collection of lab equipment typical of those used by virology researchers, many of whom pivoted from their work on other viruses to combat the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic. Westmead Hospital saw the first cases of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) in Australia and researchers at WIMR were involved in early research to model and sequence the new virus.

Most simple laboratory equipment, like this pipette, can be …

Summary

Object No.

2021/118/3

Object Statement

Multi-channel pipette, part of laboratory test equipment, 'Research Pro', plastic / metal / electronics, made by Eppendorf, c. 2005, owned and used by Westmead Medical Research Institute (WIMR), New South Wales, Australia, c. 2010 - c. 2020

Physical Description

This multi-channel pipette is made from opaque grey plastic with yellow plastic used for the main button, it also has blue plastic buttons. There is a digital display on top and it is an eight channel design.

Marks

'Eppendorf' stamped in blue; 'Research pro' stamped in red.

Short URL

https://ma.as/657432

Dimensions

Width

90 mm

Source

Credit Line

Gift of Westmead Institute for Medical Research, 2021

Acquisition Date

24 November 2021

Cite this Object

Harvard

Eppendorf Research Pro Multi-Channel Pipette used by Westmead Medical Research Institute 2022, Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, accessed 23 March 2023, <https://ma.as/657432>

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{{cite web |url=https://ma.as/657432 |title=Eppendorf Research Pro Multi-Channel Pipette used by Westmead Medical Research Institute |author=Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences |access-date=23 March 2023 |publisher=Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, Australia}}

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