ARA is a leader in bioaerosol science research and applied microbiology. Our scientists and engineers are able to develop custom solutions to aerosolize and analyze biosafety level (BSL) I and II microorganisms for a variety of applications. Through our extensive partnerships, we also have a reach-back capability to aerosolize BSL III microorganisms. Our focus on mostly applied research and advanced technology research has enabled us to lead in the development of aerosol test standards and to develop and validate aerosol devices/chambers.
Our microbiology and antimicrobial efficacy research works with a diverse range of microbial agents (bacteria, phage, mammalian viruses, insect viruses, fungi, spores, etc.) to evaluate the performance of reactive materials and other antimicrobial agents. We develop custom testing solutions and new consensus standards and perform standard ASTM test protocols. All testing can be performed using Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations as needed.
Through ARA’s own BSL-II Microbiology Laboratory (Panama City, FL) and by leveraging collaborator facilities through various public-private partnerships, we can provide a broad array of bioaerosol and microbiology research opportunities.
Imagine swarms of robots smaller than 1/50th the diameter of a single strand of human are injected into a human working together to provide targeted lifesaving treatments without the need for invasive surgery. ARA is on a mission to make this a reality.
ARA’s SonoWeb technology uses ultrasonic forces to concentrate particles. The SonoWeb is low power and efficiently concentrates particles in the key threat size range of 0.3 to 5 microns…
ARA’s results-oriented research and development abilities save lives and property, ensure human aspects of systems are ready when needed, improve performance, productivity, and organizational adoption…
One of the greatest concerns facing health care workers on the front lines of infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, is a shortage of personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection devices…
In hospitals, proper storage and handling of sterilized surgical instruments is imperative to maintaining sterile conditions in the operating room…
The use of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) devices for killing/inactivating microorganisms on surfaces is becoming increasingly common…
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