Home > Administration > Services > Biotechnology Laboratory > [image: biotechnology laboratory] LSU AgCenter Biotechnology Laboratory (ABL) promotes long-term economic and business opportunities that will benefit Louisiana through the use of modern biotechnology research, development and assistance in product commercialization. These goals are accomplished by establishing economic partnerships among academic, businesses and state agencies. 104 H. D. Wilson Bldg.- LSU     Baton Rouge, LA, 70803 Phone : (225) 578-7865    Fax : (225) 578-7863 Training & Education Provides information on ABL principal goals for biotechnology education and research. Research & Technology [Image: Collage of research photos] LSU AgCenter Biotechnology Laboratory (ABL) promotes long-term economic and business opportunities that will benefit Louisiana through the use of modern biotechnology research and establishing biotechnology as one of the future leading industries in our state. Mission & Goals The LSU AgCenter Biotechnology Laboratory Mission Statement as well as short and long term goals. Svetlana V. Oard - Research [Image: Employee Photo] S. Oard. My areas of research include controlling bacterial and fungal diseases in crops , development of new biobased products, and molecular dynamics simulations of proteins.  more articles... ABL Plant Research [Image: Gene image] Provides objectives and progress reports for the LSU AgCenter Biotechnolocy Laboratory Plant Research. ABL Policy Statement Contains information on the general organization, operating procedures, use of laboratories and use of ABL equipment. ABL Partner & Business Opportunities ABL has dual goals of conducting leading-edge research and the development of plant and animal biotechnology projects with commercial potential for Louisiana companies. ABL Workshops The workshops will be designed to provide a forum for biotechnology tools that will help LSU AgCenter scientists in the development and implementation of their future research programs. ABL Resources Provides a list of resources related to the ABL. ABL Personnel Provides a listing of ABL personnel including titles and contact information. Biotech Lab Operations A primary goal of the LSU AgCenter’s Biotechnology Laboratory (ABL) is to develop new commercial products and establish biotechnology as one of Louisiana’s future leading industries.