About Us

Faster, Easier, Better. 
We make sample preparation tools that transform and simplify laboratory workflows

Our Mission

To advance science and help ensure health for humans, animals, plants, and the environment. 

 

In the world of laboratory analysis, the efficient isolation and concentration of diverse targets—including biological, chemical, and synthetic particles—from complex matrices is crucial for rapid and effective insights. With InnovaPrep's novel sampling and sample preparation technology, not only do you gain the power to concentrate your biological targets with remarkable speed and sensitivity, but you also unlock improved workflow efficiencies. 

 

With the One Health approach, our solutions recognize the interconnected health of people, animals, and ecosystems. This technology becomes your ally, empowering you to achieve critical scientific goals—whether isolating fragile extracellular vesicles, detecting rare or hazardous particles, preventing contamination, or minimizing preventable disease and spoilage to safeguard health across all domains.

Our Technology

Rapid detection requires efficient sample prep to isolate and concentrate your target so that downstream analyses are possible. Traditional sample preparation is time-consuming, often accounting for 70% of the time required for a total workflow and recovery of target.  

 

Sample preparation is further hindered by matrix complexity and large sample volumes. InnovaPrep’s patented sample prep technology simplifies sample preparation, reducing prep from hours or days to minutes, enabling you to analyze or detect your biological target with greater sensitivity and speed. 

 

Unlock the full potential of biological analysis with InnovaPrep's cutting-edge sample preparation technology. With over 63 awarded and pending patents, our solutions simplify sample preparation; from collection to analysis of biological particles from air, surfaces and liquids, and provide exponential concentration enabling same day sample-to-result.   

 

Wet Foam Elution™ (WFE) technology is at the core of our technology and Initially designed for top-tier biodefense and detection systems. WFE transforms the way biological samples are collected and prepared. Experience immediate and high-efficiency recovery and concentration of your biological targets that are ready for use in a wide range of downstream applications.  

 

The Wet Foam Elution Advantage 

Our robust filtration systems capture and concentrate microorganisms and other biological particles from liquids or air efficiently based on the use of Wet Foam Elution (WFE). During elution, a small buffer volume expands into viscous wet foam, dislodging particles from the filter effectively and quickly transitioning into a liquid state for downstream applications, such as culture or molecular sequencing. 

The Results 

  • High Target Recovery: WFE is efficient, enabling high target concentration in low elution volumes 
  • Intact Cells: WFE is gentle - recovered cells to be used in culture or viability based applications 
  • Exponential Concentration: experience over 10,000x concentration of your target 

The Advantages (what sets us apart) 

  • Versatile – processes a wide range of sample matrices from clinical samples to wastewater, air or surface swabs, our technology processes your matrix - FAST 
  • Exponential concentration - unparalleled concentration with up to 10,000x concentration factors 
  • High capture and recovery efficiency – enables high sensitivity for same shift sample-to-result 

Choose InnovaPrep — where advanced technology enables rapid insights and results 

Markets & Clients

Our Markets

  • Environmental & Disease Monitoring – Microbial monitoring crucial for environmental and public health.
  • Product Quality & Safety – Product testing to ensure safety, regulatory compliance and consumer confidence.
  • Defense - Early CRBN threat detection to enhance security and public health.
  • BioPharma & Diagnostics - Drugs and test development for improved healthcare and disease management
  • Life Science Research – Seeking to understand biological systems, from molecules to ecosystems, for advancements in medicine, agriculture, and environmental sustainability.

 

Our Clients

Academic and research institutions, defense, public health and commercial laboratories, biotechnology, healthcare and pharmaceutical, as well as applied research organizations including consumer product and food safety and environmental quality testing.  

Commitment to Quality and Compliance 

InnovaPrep is dedicated to providing its customers with high-quality products and services, and to operating with integrity with our clients and channel partners.

 

ISO 9001:2015 Certification

We are proud to be ISO 9001:2015 certified. ISO certification from DNV assures our employees, our global customers, and our partners you can trust InnovaPrep is committed to consistent quality, while ensuring , continual improvement, and customer satisfaction using our established reliable and effective processes. 

 

NIST 800-171

InnovaPrep is proud to be fully NIST compliant.  As a registered provider on the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) with the Department of Defense, we meet the requirements of NIST 800-171 compliance. 

Company Information

InnovaPrep, based in Drexel, Missouri, just 30 minutes south of Kansas City, is ideally located to drive innovation in the life sciences. Our roots run deep in the local community, supporting the Drexel Bobcats and engaging in numerous local initiatives. Our location near the vibrant Kansas City scientific hub strengthens our connections with key industry organizations, including the Missouri Biotechnology Association, BioKansas, MRI Global, and the Stowers Institute. This proximity fuels collaboration and keeps us close to cutting-edge developments in science and technology.

 

In addition to our Drexel headquarters, InnovaPrep maintains a satellite lab at the KU Innovation Park in Lawrence, Kansas, situated within the University of Kansas’s premier research and business development ecosystem. This state-of-the-art facility offers advanced lab spaces that enable close partnerships with high-impact life science companies, researchers, and entrepreneurs. Being part of this dynamic environment allows us to accelerate the development of InnovaPrep’s pioneering technologies, facilitating bio-surveillance, environmental monitoring, and a range of life sciences applications. Together, our two facilities embody our commitment to driving progress and expanding the reach of impactful solutions in science and public health.

Our Founders

David Alburty, CEO: With over two decades of experience in the Aerosol Research Industry, David Alburty serves as the Chief Executive Officer of InnovaPrep. His career began at Midwest Research Institute (MRI) in Kansas City, where he focused on aerosol studies in environmental and biodefense applications. Following 15 years at MRI, Alburty founded AlburtyLab, a research and development facility in Drexel, Missouri, specializing in aerosol science and engineering. Today the aerosol services are part of InnovaPrep and provide third-party validation for Homeland Security, Department of Defense projects and commercial products.

 

Andy Page, CTO: As the Chief Technology Officer of InnovaPrep, Andy Page is a co-inventor of the InnovaPrep concentration process. Holding a remarkable 33 patents related to microorganism collection and concentration, Page is an expert in aerosol and hydrosol collection, with extensive experience in their application to microorganism detection.

 

He acquired a multidisciplinary science background during his nearly 8-year tenure at Midwest Research Institute (MRI) in Kansas City. At MRI, Page served as the principal investigator on numerous multidisciplinary programs, focusing on biodefense projects, particularly aerosol collect/detect systems for the Department of Defense, U.S. Postal Service, and other agencies. His innovative contributions have significantly advanced technologies and processes in the field. 

Events

Engage with us at upcoming conferences, seminars or industry events. 

 

Here’s where you can find us:  

InnovaPrep is excited to continue its presence at the APHL Annual Meeting – the premier gathering for public health laboratory professionals. This meeting is scheduled for May 5-8th, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. Catch a demonstration of our cutting-edge tools at our booth, where innovation meets excellence in pathogen collection, and concentration for enhancing assay sensitivity.

 

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, discover the latest advancements, and experience first hand how InnovaPrep is shaping the future of laboratory technology. See you there!

 

Additional events for 2025 are being planned. Please visit the website for more updates.

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Join Our Team

Join our team at InnovaPrep and become part of our thriving, dynamic and growth-oriented organization. We provide a work environment where every individual is valued, and our commitment to the highest standards of integrity and quality is unwavering. If you are looking to contribute to a company that prioritizes employee focus innovation, and values collaboration and problem solving, we invite you to forward your resume to hr@innovaprep.com or fill out our Employment Application.