Core Insights - Guizhou Medical University has announced procurement intentions for 28 items of laboratory instruments and reagents, with a total budget of 4.16 billion yuan [2][3]. Procurement Overview - The procurement includes high-throughput fluorescent quantitative PCR systems, versatile gel electrophoresis imaging systems, and other advanced laboratory equipment, with a total budget of 307 million yuan, expected to be procured between April and October 2025 [3][4]. - The university, established in 1938, is a key institution in Guizhou Province, covering seven disciplines including medicine, science, and engineering, with a focus on interdisciplinary integration [3][14]. Instrument Details - **Versatile Gel Electrophoresis Imaging System**: A core device in modern biomedical laboratories, it automates the entire process from sample preparation to result analysis, addressing limitations of traditional single-function devices [4]. - **Multicolor Full-Spectrum Quantitative Laser Confocal**: Represents the latest development in laser confocal microscopy, allowing for high-resolution, high-sensitivity, and multi-dimensional quantitative analysis [5]. - **Versatile Non-Dye Protein Blotting Instrument**: An advanced protein analysis device that enables direct detection of target proteins without traditional staining steps, crucial for proteomics research [6]. - **Headspace Gas Chromatography**: A key analytical tool for qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile organic compounds in various fields, including environmental monitoring and food testing [8]. Research and Development Strength - Guizhou Medical University has a strong research foundation with nine national-level research platforms and 63 provincial-level platforms, focusing on local disease prevention, traditional medicine development, and stem cell biomedicine [14][21]. - The university has undertaken over 4,500 national-level research projects in the past decade, with a significant number of projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation [14][15]. Achievements and Impact - The university ranks third among undergraduate institutions in Guizhou and is recognized as a core base for medical talent cultivation and research innovation in the province [20][21]. - It has made significant breakthroughs in local disease prevention and the development of traditional medicine, contributing to regional health initiatives [21][22].