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2021/118/5 Gel electrophoresis tank, part of laboratory test equipment, plastic / electronics, made by Bio-Rad, owned and used by Westmead Medical Research Institute (WIMR), New South Wales, Australia, c. 2020. Click to enlarge.
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Gel Electrophoresis Tank used by Westmead Medical Research Institute

This gel electrophoresis tank 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.

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Summary

Object No.

2021/118/5

Object Statement

Gel electrophoresis tank, part of laboratory test equipment, plastic / electronics, made by Bio-Rad, owned and used by Westmead Medical Research Institute (WIMR), New South Wales, Australia, c. 2020

Physical Description

This tank is an uncoloured transparent plastic container, with a clear green plastic top. It has two electrical diodes on either side with protruding black and red wires.

Marks

'BIO-RAD' stamped clear on black background along with 'criterion' stamped in black on one side of the tank. 'FILL' printed on sticker with black text on both sides of tank. Underneath has BIO-RAD sticker with Model No: CRITERION Cell / Serial No: 135 BR 0016368 / Voltage Limit 600 VDC / Power Limit 15W. BIO-RAD imprinted on top of green lid.

Short URL

https://ma.as/657434

Dimensions

Height

160 mm

Width

220 mm

Depth

140 mm

Source

Credit Line

Gift of Westmead Institute for Medical Research, 2021

Acquisition Date

24 November 2021

Cite this Object

Harvard

Gel Electrophoresis Tank used by Westmead Medical Research Institute 2022, Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, accessed 23 March 2023, <https://ma.as/657434>

Wikipedia

{{cite web |url=https://ma.as/657434 |title=Gel Electrophoresis Tank 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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