Seton Hall Receives Major In-Kind Donation from Bristol Myers Squibb to Advance Lab Research

Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the receipt of a major in-kind donation from Bristol Myers Squibb to benefit biology students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The global biopharmaceutical company recently donated two batches of laboratory equipment that will further strengthen Seton Hall’s ability to conduct groundbreaking research on campus.

The lab equipment consists of more than two dozen advanced research instruments, including cell imaging microscopes, DNA analysis systems, centrifuges, incubators and specialized cold-storage units. These tools enable Seton Hall students and faculty to study cells, analyze genetic material and conduct cutting-edge biomedical research.

Subsequent donations have provided essential laboratory consumables such as pipette tips, culture plates, cryogenic storage vials and other research materials that allow students and faculty to conduct experiments, handle biological samples and sustain ongoing scientific discovery.

"This is a meaningful contribution for our students and the research they’re able to conduct in our labs," said Jessica Cottrell, Department Chair and Associate Professor of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences.

This donation will impact up to 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students who utilize the laboratory spaces on Seton Hall’s South Orange campus.

"Hands-on laboratory research experience is critical for our students," said Jonathan Farina, Dean of Seton Hall's College of Arts and Sciences. "It is essential preparation for medical school, graduate school and the research careers they will go on to pursue. We are incredibly grateful to Bristol Myers Squibb and believe this new equipment will make our students stronger scientists by helping them see how classroom concepts apply in the lab and to participate in impactful, original research."

This donation comes at a key moment for Seton Hall, which is in the midst of the largest fundraising campaign in the university’s history. For All, Forever: A Campaign for a Greater Seton Hall seeks to raise $225 million by 2027. One of the campaign’s three pillars, Strengthening Our Cornerstones, focuses on expanding research capabilities and supporting additional endowed faculty positions.

"Through this pillar, we can strengthen Seton Hall’s reputation and attract leading faculty and researchers committed to discovery and innovation," said Jon Paparsenos, Vice President of University Advancement.

"At Seton Hall, we celebrate the intersection of faith and reason in the pursuit of truth," said Monsignor Joseph Reilly, President of Seton Hall University. "Inspired by our Catholic mission, the research conducted here advances our society's collective knowledge and seeks solutions that serve the greater good. Donations like the one from Bristol Myers Squibb help us write the next chapter in our story as an institution where innovation thrives and breakthrough discoveries take shape."