News, Events & Product Spotlights

Research Spotlight: Why are most biological lipids asymmetric in their acyl chain?

Posted on September 03, 2021

This week’s research spotlight focuses on an important discovery from our September Lipid Leader’s lab! Keep reading to learn why lipid asymmetry may be so important!

Division Spotlight: Human Resources

Posted on September 03, 2021

Britt Pietruszewski, Senior HR Business Partner, took time to chat with us and provide insight into the employee-centric world of Avanti's Human Resources department! Keep reading to learn more!

Product Spotlight: Using PMA-Lipid Nanoparticles to Solubilize GPCRs without Detergents

Posted on September 02, 2021

Detergent-less solubilization of proteins is the new trend in protein research, and Avanti has you covered with a unique polymer solution. Avanti exclusively offers polymethacrylate (PMA) copolymer for the production of PMA-lipid nanoparticle (NP) nanodiscs. PMA offers many advantages to the commonly used SMA polymer. Keep reading to learn more!

Conversations with Lipid Leaders: Dr. Bruno Antonny

Posted on September 02, 2021

The Conversations with Lipid Leaders Interview Series brings forward insights and experience from the communities most influential and upcoming scientists to stay connected to current colleagues and inspire the next generation of Lipid Leaders! Keep reading for our interview with Dr. Bruno Antonny!

Research Spotlight: Characterization of Glycosphingolipids and Their Diverse Lipid Forms through Two-Stage Matching of LC-MS/MS Spectra

Posted on August 24, 2021

Thank you to Dr. Kari Basso, University of Florida, for submitting this recent research article! The research article explains their recent progress towards a MS/MS-based method for GSL analysis. Keep reading to learn more!

Research Spotlight: Identification of Small Molecule Inhibitors of Neutral Ceramidase (nCDase) Via Target Based High Throughput Screening

Posted on August 18, 2021

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. Our Lipid Leader for this month, Dr. Yusuf Hannun, and his group of medical researchers at Stony Brook University are one of the groups providing insight into therapeutics for colorectal cancer. Keep reading to learn more about this exciting research!

LNP Applications Highlight: Avanti Lipids For Theranostic Medicine

Posted on August 18, 2021

Avanti is at the forefront of lipid-based delivery systems technology and our lipids are being used in research for various theranostic approaches. Keep reading to find out what types of diseases our lipids are being used to diagnose and treat!

LNP Applications Highlight: Microfluidics Preparation Method for a Cationic Liposome-Based Vaccine Adjuvant

Posted on August 11, 2021

We are delighted to share another Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) Technology highlight! In this week's article, we take a look a closer look at microfluidics! Keep reading to learn more!

Conversations with Lipid Leaders: Dr. Yusuf Hannun

Posted on August 06, 2021

The Conversations with Lipid Leaders Interview Series brings forward insights and experience from the communities most influential and upcoming scientists to stay connected to current colleagues and inspire the next generation of Lipid Leaders! Keep reading for our interview with Dr. Yusuf Hannun!

Division Spotlight: Customer Service

Posted on August 06, 2021

Jennifer Mayo, Customer Service Manager, took time to chat with us and provide insight into the friendly representatives that interact with our customers in Avanti's Customer Service Department! Keep reading to learn more!

LNP Applications Highlight: Insight into Theranostic Nanovesicles Prepared by Thin Lipid Hydration and Microfluidic Method

Posted on August 06, 2021

We are delighted to share another Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) Technology highlight! In this week's article, we take a look at research that might help you decide the best way to manufacture you lipid nanoparticles! Keep reading to learn more!

Research Spotlight: Drug-Induced Phospholipidosis: Mechanistic Insights

Posted on July 28, 2021

Keep reading to learn more about the what researchers a the University of Michigan found out about the pathological significance of phospholipidosis!

LNP Applications Highlight: Preclinical evaluation of cationic DOTA-triarginine-lipid conjugates for theranostic liquid brachytherapy

Posted on July 23, 2021

Continuing on our theme of Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) Technology, did you know that cationic liposomes are being evaluated in theranostic applications? That is exactly what researchers at the Technical University of Denmark and the University of Copenhagen have been investigating. Keep reading to learn more!

LNP Applications Highlight: A Cleverly Designed Nanosystem: Targeted Retention, Controlled Visual Drug Release, and Cascade Amplification Therapy for Mammary Carcinoma in vitro

Posted on July 21, 2021

This month's blog theme is Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) Technology, and we’re going to kick it off with an article showing the effectiveness of LNPs in theranostics! Keep reading to learn more about this exciting field!

Research Spotlight: World Brain Day!

Posted on July 07, 2021

World Brain Day is July 22, 2021! Keep reading to learn about research, from one of our former lipid leaders, aimed at identifying metabolites that contribute to neurodegeneration resulting from Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX)!

Research Spotlight: 1-Stearoyl-2-docosahexaenoyl-phosphatidic acid interacts with and activates Praja-1, the E3 ubiquitin ligase acting on the serotonin transporter in the brain

Posted on July 07, 2021

We hope you had a chance to read our most recent Lipid Leaders Interview with Dr. Fumio Sakane. To follow that great interview, we wanted to share one of his recent publications investigating the importance of lipid composition on the regulation of serotonin levels and how this contributes to the pathophysiology/therapeutics of various psychiatric disorders such as OCD, depression, autism, and schizophrenia. Keep reading to learn more!

Product Spotlight: Role of Oxidized Lipids in Permeation of H2O2 Through a Lipid Membrane: Molecular Mechanism of an Inhibitor to Promoter Switch

Posted on July 07, 2021

This month's Product Spotlight is all about oxidized lipids! Keep reading to learn more about research from Yamagata University that takes advantage of several of the oxidized lipids that Avanti offers!

Conversations with Lipid Leaders: Dr. Fumio Sakane

Posted on July 01, 2021

The Conversations with Lipid Leaders Interview Series brings forward insights and experience from the communities most influential and upcoming scientists to stay connected to current colleagues and inspire the next generation of Lipid Leaders! Keep reading for our interview with Dr. Fumio Sakane!

Division Spotlight: Shipping Department

Posted on July 01, 2021

Becky Miller, Shipping Manager, took time to chat with us and provide insight into the busy world of Avanti's Shipping Department! Keep reading to learn more!

Research Spotlight: The Acyl Chains of Phosphoinositide PIP3 Alter the Structure and Function of Nuclear Receptor Steroidogenic Factor-1

Posted on June 23, 2021

Nuclear receptor steroidogenic factor-1 (SF-1, NR5A1) specifically binds the signaling phosphoinositides, PI(4,5)P2 and PI(3,4,5)P3. Research has previously shown how the headgroups of these PIP lipids interact with and regulate SF-1 function. But what role do the acyl chains of these PIPs play in this interaction? Keep reading to see what researchers at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine found out.

Product Spotlight: Lipids for GUVs

Posted on June 16, 2021

Current events reinforce the importance of lipid-based delivery systems, and Avanti products are perfect for lipid-based particle formulations. Keep reading to learn about a special class of particles, Giant Unilamellar Vesicles (GUVs) and their interesting applications!

International Women in Engineering Day

Posted on June 10, 2021

At Avanti, we are incredibly proud of our women engineers. In order to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day on June 23rd, we spoke to a couple of our own women engineers to find out about their current projects and what inspired them to choose this rewarding career path! Keep reading to learn more!

Research Spotlight: Cardiolipin-Induced Activation of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Links Mitochondrial Lipid Biosynthesis to TCA Cycle Function

Posted on June 10, 2021

Hopefully, you’ve had time to read our interview with Dr. Miriam Greenberg, but if you haven’t it’s a MUST read! If you’re wondering what type of research she has been engaged in recently, keep reading this review of an article she published in 2019 titled “Cardiolipin-Induced Activation of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Links Mitochondrial Lipid Biosynthesis to TCA Cycle Function”

Division Spotlight: Reseach Products Division (R&D)

Posted on June 02, 2021

Dr. Shengrong Li, Executive Director of Research Operations, took time to chat with us and provide insight into what the chemists of Avanti's Research Products Divison have been working on! Keep reading to learn more!

Research Spotlight: World Oceans Day!

Posted on May 26, 2021

World Oceans Day is June 8, 2021! Keep reading to learn some interesting facts about the oceans and the role of marine lipids on cardiovascular diseases and other diet-induced chronic diseases!

Conversations with Lipid Leaders: Dr. Miriam Greenberg

Posted on May 19, 2021

The Conversations with Lipid Leaders Interview Series brings forward insights and experience from the communities most influential and upcoming scientists to stay connected to current colleagues and inspire the next generation of Lipid Leaders! Keep reading for our interview with Dr. Miriam Greenberg!

Product Spotlight: Understanding the Role of Oxysterols in the Brain

Posted on May 12, 2021

Oxysterols are an important class of regulatory lipids involved in a wide variety of biological functions. Oxysterols have huge potential in pharmaceutical applications due to their role in cholesterol metabolism, cell growth, and many other biological processes. Chances are slim that you won’t be able to find the oxysterol that you’re looking for on our website. And if you can’t, just contact us about custom synthesizing the oxysterol you need! Keep reading to find out how oxysterols are being used in Alzheimer’s disease and brain sterol homeostasis research right now!

Division Spotlight: Regulatory Affairs & Compliance

Posted on May 12, 2021

Lonna Tucker, RAC, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance, took time to chat with us and provide insight into the Avanti's Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Division! Keep reading to learn more!

Research Spotlight: C24:0 and C24:1 Sphingolipids in Cholesterol-Containing, Five- and Six-Component Lipid Membranes

Posted on May 12, 2021

We hope you had a chance to read our most recent Lipid Leaders Interview with Dr. Felix Goni. In the interview, Dr. Goni gave us some great insight into his research at the University of the Basque Country and Instituto Biofisika. To follow that, we wanted to share one of his recent publications investigating C24:0 and C24:1 Sphingolipids in Cholesterol-Containing, Five- and Six-Component Lipid Membranes. Dr. Goni has been a loyal Avanti customer and friend for many years, and it is always exciting to see what his group accomplishes! Keep reading to learn more!

Research Spotlight: Sex Differences in Insulin Sensitivity are Related to Muscle Tissue Acylcarnitine But Not Subcellular Lipid Distribution

Posted on April 26, 2021

Our first May Research Spotlight uses Avanti's Lipidomic Standards to investigate lipid subspecies distribution as a contributor to differences in insulin sensitivity between men and women with obesity. Keep reading to check out the great work going on at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado!

Conversations with Lipid Leaders: Dr. Felix Goni

Posted on April 26, 2021

The Conversations with Lipid Leaders Interview Series brings forward insights and experience from the communities most influential and upcoming scientists to stay connected to current colleagues and inspire the next generation of Lipid Leaders! Keep reading for our interview with Dr. Felix Goni!

Conversations with Lipid Award Winners: Dr. William Griffiths

Posted on April 19, 2021

We would like to congratulate Dr. William Griffiths on being the recipient of the 2021 the American Oil Chemists’ Society’s Schroepfer Medal which recognizes a scientist who has made significant and distinguished advances in the steroid or sterols field. We caught up with Dr. Griffiths to find out more about his research and what winning the Schroepfer Medal means to him! Keep reading to find out what he had to say!

Conversations with Avanti Award Winners: Dr. Jean Schaffer

Posted on April 14, 2021

We would like to congratulate Dr. Jean Schaffer on being the recipient of the 2020/2021 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Avanti Award in Lipids for her pioneering work in understanding and preventing lipotoxicity. We caught up with Dr. Schaffer to find out more about her research and what winning the Avanti Award means to her! Keep reading to find out what she had to say!

Conversations with Avanti Award Winners: Dr. Jeremy Baskin

Posted on April 14, 2021

We would like to congratulate Dr. Jeremy Baskin on being the recipient of the 2020/2021 ASBMB Walter A. Shaw Young Investigator in Lipid Research Award unique blend of chemical biology, biochemistry, and cell biology approaches to develop innovative methods for imaging and probing various classes of lipids in vivo. We caught up with Dr. Baskin to find out more about his research and what winning the Walter A. Shaw Young Investigator Award means to him! Keep reading to find out what he had to say!

Research Spotlight: Investigating the Impact of Delivery System Design on the Efficacy of Self-Amplifying RNA Vaccines

Posted on April 12, 2021

We hope you had a chance to read our most recent Lipid Leaders Interview with Dr. Yvonne Perrie. In the interview, Dr. Perrie gave us some great insight into her current research. To follow that, we wanted to share one of her recent publications investigating the impact of different delivery systems on the efficacy of self-amplifying mRNA (SAM) vaccines. Dr. Perrie and her team prepared and compared four different cationic SAM delivery platforms including liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs), polymeric nanoparticles (NPs), and emulsions. These lipid-based delivery platforms were prepared using Avanti’s DOTAP and DDA products. Keep reading to find out what this investigation uncovered!

Product Spotlight: Effect of COVID-19 on Eicosanoids & Prostaglandins

Posted on April 12, 2021

Keep reading to learn more about how Avanti’s Eicosanoids and Prostaglandins can contribute to COVID-19 research!

Division Spotlight: Lipidomics Division

Posted on April 12, 2021

Tucker Hallmark, PhD, Production Manager for the Lipidomics Division, took time to chat with us and provide insight into the Avanti's Lipidomics Division! Keep reading to learn more!

Research Spotlight: Lipopolymers and Lipids from Lung Surfactants in Association with N-acetyl-l-cysteine: Characterization and Cytotoxicity

Posted on March 30, 2021

Our first April Research Spotlight comes from Nadia Chiaramoni. Nadia connected with us on Twitter and shared one of her recent works where she utilized our diacetylene lipids to form polymeric liposomes as a possible N-acetyl-I-cysteine (NAC) delivery system. Keep reading to check out Nadia’s publication in the Chemistry and Physics of Lipids journal and the great work that she is doing at the Universidad Nacional de Quilmes in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Conversations with Avanti Award Winners: Dr. Richard Pastor

Posted on March 27, 2021

We would like to congratulate Dr. Richard Pastor on being the recipient of the 2021 Biophysical Society Avanti Award in Lipids for his pioneering Molecular Dynamics Simulations of lipids and the development of the widely used lipid forcefield. We caught up with Dr. Pastor to find out more about his research and what winning the Avanti Award means to him! Keep reading to find out what he had to say!

Conversations with Lipid Leaders: Professor Yvonne Perrie

Posted on March 22, 2021

The Conversations with Lipid Leaders Interview Series brings forward insights and experience from the communities most influential and upcoming scientists to stay connected to current colleagues and inspire the next generation of Lipid Leaders! Keep reading for our interview with Professor Yvonne Perrie!

Research Spotlight: Deep Mining of Oxysterols and Cholestenoic Acids in Human Plasma and Cerebrospinal Fluid: Quantification using Isotope Dilution Mass Spectrometry

Posted on March 15, 2021

Our second citation promotion for March comes from Dr. William Griffiths at Swansea University Medical School in Wales. Dr. Griffiths and his team of collaborators used Avanti’s oxysterolSPLASH and individual oxysterol standards to develop methodology to identify and quantify multiple sterols (oxysterols and sterol-acids) in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid. Avanti’s own, Lisa Connell, Director of the Lipidomics Division, is included as an author on the paper for her work in developing these standards. Keep reading to learn more about this exciting work!

Division Spotlight: Formulations

Posted on March 15, 2021

Amy Druschitz, Production Manager for the Formulations Division, took time to chat with us and provide insight into the Avanti's Formulations Division! Keep reading to learn more!

Product Spotlight: Fluorescent Lipids in Nanomedicine

Posted on March 04, 2021

Keep reading to learn more about how Avanti’s fluorescent lipids are helping optimize new drug delivery systems!

Research Spotlight: Formation of Tubules and Helical Ribbons by Ceramide Phosphoethanolamine-Containing Membranes

Posted on March 01, 2021

Thank you to Toshi Kobayashi from the Université de Strasbourg for submitting this fascinating work and for choosing Avanti’s lipid products to conduct this research. Check out what Avanti’s ultra pure lipid products made possible this time!

Conversations with Lipid Leaders: Dr. Dan Raben

Posted on February 22, 2021

The Conversations with Lipid Leaders Interview Series brings forward insights and experience from the communities most influential and upcoming scientists to stay connected to current colleagues and inspire the next generation of Lipid Leaders! Keep reading for our interview with Dr. Dan Raben!

Research Spotlight: Mono- and Poly-unsaturated Phosphatidic Acid Regulates Distinct Steps of Regulated Exocytoses in Neuroendocrine Cells

Posted on February 16, 2021

We would like to thank Nick Vitale from the Universite de Strasbourg in France for submitting this publication to the Citation Promotion Contest! Nick and his team are loyal customers of Avanti, and it’s exciting to see what they have been able to accomplish in the work titled “Mono- and Poly-Unsaturated Phosphatidic Acid Regulates Distinct Steps of Regulated Exocytoses in Neuroendocrine Cells.” Keep reading for more!

Product Spotlight: Exclusive Detergents

Posted on February 16, 2021

Avanti is in no short supply of products to aid in your projects and applications. This month, we are taking a closer look at Avanti’s Exclusive Detergents for your protein crystallography research.

Research Spotlight: Using Avanti LIPIDOMIX® Standards to Create Lipidomics Software

Posted on February 01, 2021

As we continue our Citation Promotion series, check out how Jeremy Koelmel and his research team use Avanti LIPIDOMIX® Standards to create lipidomics software for the semi-quantification of lipids! They have released the LipidMatch Flow, LipidMatch Normalizer, and Lipid Annotator software platforms. Keep reading to find out how to access their software and how you can use it for analysis in your lipidomics research!

Research Spotlight: Localization of Cyclopropane Modifications in Bacterial Lipids via 213 nm Ultraviolet Photodissociation Mass Spectrometry

Posted on January 21, 2021

Check out this exciting research submitted, as part of our Citation Promotion, by Molly Blevins from the Department of Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin! The work is titled “Localization of Cyclopropane Modifications in Bacterial Lipids via 213 nm Ultraviolet Photodissociation Mass Spectrometry”. Molly and the rest of the Brodbelt research group were able to employ 213 nm ultraviolet photodissociation mass spectrometry (UVPD-MS) for structural characterization of cyclopropane rings in bacterial phospholipids and mycolic acids.

Research Spotlight: Halogenation-Dependent Effects of the Chlorosulfolipids of Ochromonas danica on Lipid Bilayers

Posted on January 08, 2021

We’re kicking off 2021 with a submission from Frank Moss! Read more about this exciting research entitled: “Halogenation-Dependent Effects of the Chlorosulfolipids of Ochromonas danica on Lipid Bilayers”.

MRI Contrasting Agents: Broader Applications

Posted on January 08, 2021

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of the top ten most common medical diagnostic tests conducted around the world with tens of millions of contrast enhanced MRI exams performed annually. Read on to find out how Avanti Lipids are being used in these routine procedures!

Adjuvants May Help Produce a More Effective COVID-19 Vaccine

Posted on January 05, 2021

Clinical trials are seeing an impressive count of the COVID-19 vaccine in development. Now, adjuvants have researchers even more energized.

Product Spotlight: Photoswitchable Lipids

Posted on December 10, 2020

Until recently lipidomics has been overshadowed by advancements in proteomics and genomics technologies. Research related to lipidome analysis over the last several years has given a greater insight and understanding of the roles that lipids play in biochemistry.

Adjuvants: Possible Key to COVID-19 Vaccines

Posted on December 08, 2020

Adjuvants have been of particular interest for the development of a COVID-19 vaccine and several experts postulated that adjuvants would play a key role in shortening the race to find an effective and safe vaccine.

New Research Featuring E06

Posted on December 04, 2020

Our citation promotion is in full swing! Thank you to everyone who submitted articles and presentations!

MRI Contrasting Agents: Broader Applications

Posted on December 03, 2020

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of the top ten most common medical diagnostic tests conducted around the world with tens of millions of contrast enhanced MRI exams performed annually. Contrasting agents are used for MRI exams to enhance diagnostic accuracy and information that often cannot be obtained from other noninvasive techniques.

New Product Spotlight: Cationic Lipids

Posted on December 01, 2020

This month’s product spotlight features cationic lipids, which are versatile and easily utilized. Learn about how we can help your liposomal transfection R&D.

NMR-based Metabolomics Helps with Diagnosis of Breast Cancer

Posted on November 05, 2020

Metabolomics may hold an informative bearing throughout cancer’s chronology. It may betray key cancer-linked biomarkers, along with molecular changes.

New Product Spotlight: Detergent Kits

Posted on November 03, 2020

Avanti welcomes a new product to our lineup: detergent kits. These kits offer high levels of purity and a common theme sure to cycle into your R&D.

New Product Spotlight: Detergent Kits

Posted on November 03, 2020

Avanti welcomes a new product to our lineup: detergent kits. These kits offer high levels of purity and a common theme sure to cycle into your R&D.

The Latest From Avanti

Posted on October 08, 2020

It’s been business as usual this month at Avanti—which means we’ve been busy brewing up new products for R&D and more! Keep reading for October 2020 news.

Type 1 Diabetes Preceded by Pro-Inflammatory Lipids in Children

Posted on October 06, 2020

Signaling that underpins type 1 diabetes has proven elusive, but new lipids research may give way to breakthrough. One lipid profile shows key links.

The Latest From Avanti

Posted on September 08, 2020

Busy season hasn’t shown any signs of slowing this September. In fact, Avanti has been abuzz with news that we’ve been more than itching to share. Read on!

What’s New At Avanti? Eicosanoids And Prostaglandins

Posted on September 03, 2020

No stranger to products geared toward ground-breaking research, Avanti is proud to offer eicosanoids and prostaglandins at unrivaled levels of purity.

Sphingolipids: The Key to Understanding Zika Virus

Posted on September 01, 2020

Public health breakthroughs may hinge on research involving sphingolipids, along with their links to Zika virus. These lipids may mean a lot for medicine. Read more here.

The Latest From Avanti

Posted on August 11, 2020

As usual, Avanti has had a busy August! Keep reading to find out what we’ve been up to—including products featured in peer-reviewed journals and job opportunities.

Product Spotlight: Bacterial Lipids

Posted on August 06, 2020

Whatever you need for your next research project, we can deliver the goods. Keep reading for more information on our bacterial lipid products.

The Latest from Avanti

Posted on July 07, 2020

As usual, Avanti has had a busy July! Keep reading to find out what we’ve been up to—including new products and job opportunities.

A Letter to Our Valued Customers: The Next Chapter in Avanti’s Future

Posted on July 06, 2020

As a valued customer of Avanti Polar Lipids, we are pleased to inform you that we have been acquired by Croda International Plc (Croda), a leading speciality ingredient supplier with a strong footprint in pharmaceuticals.

Avanti Polar Lipids Agrees to be Acquired by Croda

Posted on July 06, 2020

Avanti Polar Lipids, Inc. (“Avanti” or the “Company”) today announces it has agreed to be acquired by Croda International, Plc (“Croda”). The combination of two life science leaders brings together Avanti’s expertise in lipid-based drug delivery solutions through its research products and pharmaceutical services and Croda’s range of life science products and cGMP manufacturing capabilities to expand their respective breadth of products and services for biotechnology businesses, academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies globally.

New Product Spotlight: UltimateSPLASH Individual Lipid Class Mixtures

Posted on July 02, 2020

Our latest new product spotlight is all about UltimateSPLASH ONE, and all the individual internal standard mixtures we offer! Keep reading for more information.

The Latest News from Avanti Polar Lipids

Posted on June 09, 2020

As always, Avanti Polar Lipids has been hard at work over the last few months! Here’s what we’ve been up to, including new products, peer-reviewed references, and job opportunities.

Using Metabolomics to Find a SARS-CoV-2 Biomarker

Posted on June 04, 2020

Before you can accurately test for COVID-19, you need to have a biomarker that indicates if a person is sick or not. Keep reading to learn about metabolomics’ important role in COVID-19 research.

New Product Spotlight: MAG Detergents

Posted on June 02, 2020

In this month’s new product spotlight, we’re highlighting our monoacylglycerol (MAG) products and their role in lipid mesophase crystallization. Keep reading for more information!

New Product Spotlight: Detergents

Posted on May 12, 2020

In this month’s New Product Spotlight, we’re highlighting our detergents! Keep reading for a list of some of Avanti’s unique detergents and how to utilize them in your research.

cGMP and GMP: What’s the Difference?

Posted on May 07, 2020

GMP refers to a set of guidelines created by the FDA to ensure all products are safe, pure, and high quality. So what is cGMP? And which one does Avanti adhere to?

The Latest News from Avanti

Posted on May 05, 2020

While we’ve been staying safe, we’ve also been hard at work. Keep reading for the latest news from Avanti, including new products and job openings.

Leading Research from the European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology

Posted on May 01, 2020

Learn more by checking out the new Lipidomics e-book produced by the collaboration of MilliporeSigma and Wiley Online Learning Library!

Product Spotlight: Adjuvants

Posted on April 09, 2020

Avanti is ready to support your adjuvant formulation development activities and continue working toward more effective adjuvants and adjuvant combinations to support global health strategies and prevent future pandemics. Keep reading for more information.

The Best Way to Kill COVID-19 Is Simpler Than You Might Think

Posted on April 07, 2020

Disinfectants, liquids, wipes, and gels containing alcohol are great at getting rid of viruses—but they aren’t as effective as what’s sitting by your bathroom sink: soap.

Meet the Winners of the Avanti Awards

Posted on April 02, 2020

Keep reading to learn about the ASBMB Avanti Award in Lipids, the ASBMB Walter Shaw Young Investigator Award, and the MSACL Catherine E. Costello Award for Females in Mass Spectrometry, and their winners.

Avanti Update: Impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Our Operations

Posted on March 31, 2020

Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Avanti’s top priority is the health, safety and well-being of our clients and employees.

Avanti Polar Lipids Visitor Policy: Statement Regarding Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19)

Posted on March 12, 2020

In an effort to protect against the novel coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2, which causes the illness known as COVID-19, Avanti is limiting access to its facilities to essential personnel only, and has implemented certain visitor protocols as an interim measure.

New Product Spotlight: IsoPure

Posted on March 10, 2020

Avanti Polar Lipids is excited to announce that IsoPure phospholipids are now available! Find out more about our new line of products, and what they can do for your research.

Why Lipidomics is so Important

Posted on March 05, 2020

The subgroup of lipidomics is developing rapidly into a discipline of its own, thanks to the fresh perspective it’s bringing to the scientific community. Read more about its applications here.

Avanti’s March Road Shows

Posted on March 03, 2020

The Avanti team is looking forward to a very busy March! Keep reading for all of the great conferences and meetings we’re attending this month.

New Product Spotlight: Bile Acids

Posted on February 11, 2020

Avanti Polar Lipids is excited to announce our new line of bile acids! Keep reading for more about our products and their applications.

Systems for Treatment of Bacterial Infections Developed Using Lipid-Based Antimicrobial Delivery

Posted on February 06, 2020

Read about the advantages of lipid-based antimicrobial delivery systems in the treatment of infectious biofilms in our latest blog.

Avanti’s February Road Shows

Posted on February 04, 2020

The Avanti team is looking forward to a very busy February! Keep reading for all of the great conferences and meetings we’re attending this month.

Product Spotlight: UltimateSPLASH ONE

Posted on January 09, 2020

Our new product, UltimateSPLASH ONE, was created to address the need for a comprehensive set of internal standards to allow for accurate quantitation. Read on for more.

Where in the World is Walt?

Posted on December 05, 2019

Our founder, Dr. Walter A. Shaw, is on the move for the month of December! Find out what conferences he’s attending and where in our latest Where in the World is Walt?

How to Prepare Multilamellar Liposomes (LMV)

Posted on December 03, 2019

At Avanti, we’re always trying to help our clients streamline their research. That’s why we created this outline for preparing multilamellar liposomes (LMV). Keep reading for more!

Product Spotlight: 3D-PHAD

Posted on November 12, 2019

Our latest product spotlight is on 3D-PHAD. Keep reading for more information on this product, its applications, and licensing opportunities.

Where in the World is Walt?

Posted on November 07, 2019

Find out what our founder, Dr. Walter A. Shaw, is up to this November! He’s attending some very exciting events. Read on for details.

Product Spotlight: SPLASH

Posted on October 08, 2019

Our product spotlight is on SPLASH. Read about all the benefits this product can bring to your research, and visit our website to place an order.

Where in the World is Walt?

Posted on October 03, 2019

Find out what our founder, Walt Shaw, is up to for the month of October! As usual, he’s traveling a lot, and getting to attend some fascinating conferences.

What to Consider When Selecting Lipids for Drug Delivery or Pharmaceutical Applications

Posted on October 01, 2019

To ensure the success of your project, there are some things you should consider before selecting lipids for drug delivery or pharmaceutical applications. Read on.

SUV vs. LUV: What's the Difference?

Posted on October 01, 2019

Having the right resources is essential to successful research. We’re going over SUV and LUV, what their differences are & which is right for your research.

Product Spotlight: equiSPLASH

Posted on September 10, 2019

Our product spotlight is on EquiSPLASH. Read about all the benefits this product can bring to your research, and visit our website to place an order.

Highlight: cGMP Manufacturing

Posted on September 05, 2019

We are interested in quality development strategies. Keep reading to learn more about cGMP manufacturing and Avanti's unique approach to the process.

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