Seton Hall University announced on Apr. 16 that it has received a significant in-kind donation of laboratory equipment from Bristol Myers Squibb, intended to benefit biology students in the College of Arts and Sciences.
The university said the donated items include more than two dozen advanced research instruments such as cell imaging microscopes, DNA analysis systems, centrifuges, incubators, and specialized cold-storage units. These resources are expected to enhance the ability of students and faculty to conduct biomedical research and study cells and genetic material.
Additional contributions have included essential laboratory consumables like pipette tips, culture plates, cryogenic storage vials, and other materials necessary for experiments. The university stated that these donations will impact up to 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students who use the laboratories on Seton Hall’s South Orange campus.
“This is a meaningful contribution for our students and the research they’re able to conduct in our labs,” said Jessica Cottrell, Department Chair and Associate Professor of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences. Jonathan Farina, Dean of Seton Hall’s College of Arts and Sciences said: “Hands-on laboratory research experience is critical for our students. It is essential preparation for medical school, graduate school and the research careers they will go on to pursue. We are incredibly grateful to Bristol Myers Squibb and believe this new equipment will make our students stronger scientists by helping them see how classroom concepts apply in the lab and to participate in impactful, original research.”
The announcement comes as Seton Hall pursues its largest fundraising campaign ever—For All, Forever: A Campaign for a Greater Seton Hall—which aims to raise $225 million by 2027. One focus area is expanding research capabilities through additional endowed faculty positions.
Jon Paparsenos, Vice President of University Advancement said: “Through this pillar, we can strengthen Seton Hall’s reputation and attract leading faculty and researchers committed to discovery and innovation.” Monsignor Joseph Reilly, President of Seton Hall University added: “At Seton Hall, we celebrate the intersection of faith and reason in the pursuit of truth. Inspired by our Catholic mission, the research conducted here advances our society’s collective knowledge and seeks solutions that serve the greater good. Donations like the one from Bristol Myers Squibb help us write the next chapter in our story as an institution where innovation thrives and breakthrough discoveries take shape.”
