Welcome Olga Vitek, PhD the new director of the Barnett Institute of Chemical and Biological Analysis! Vitek is an accomplished, award-winning educator and scientist whose research explores synergies between statistical science and machine learning, as applied to quantitative large-scale mass spectrometry-based investigations, to understand the functioning of living organisms.   

The Barnett Institute is comprised of 15 Faculty Fellows from the College of Science, Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Bouvé College of Health Sciences and the College of the Engineering who work together with research scientists and students in a highly collaborative environment.

The 50th Anniversary of the Barnett Institute and Karger Medal Celebration was special event where faculty, alumni, and friends heard about the revolutionary impact research from the Institute and industry leaders, including this year’s Karger Medal recipient.