Abigail Burrows Franco, Ph.D.

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Dr. Burrows Franco specializes in mass spectrometry and proteomics. She has a comprehensive understanding of the most recent advancements and technologies in mass spectrometry instrumentation, methodologies, and data analysis techniques. She has vast experience in untargeted and targeted proteomics method development. Additionally, Dr. Burrows Franco maintains numerous on-going collaborations with industry and academic experts.

Dr. Burrows Franco focuses on protein biomarker detection in equine, primarily concentrating on the development of the Equine Biological Passport (EBP). The EBP is a long-term study that aims to detect protein and peptide biomarkers associated with various drugs, thereby supporting existing equine anti-doping methods. This research utilizes state-of-the-art mass spectrometry instrumentation and methodologies, as well as sophisticated data analyses.