This paper validates the redesigned homeRNA platform's robustness to remote study stresses, showing it maintains RNA quality under varied conditions and storage times.

bioRxiv · Nov 6, 2026 · PreprintBioengineering

homeRNA Just Dropped! Streamlining Remote Blood Collection and RNA Stabilization for Smaller Sample Volumes with homeRNAdrop

Madeleine Eakman, Filip Stefanovic, Winston Liang, Ingrid Robertson, Aatman Jindal, Karen N. Adams, Erwin Berthier, Amanda J. Haack, Ashleigh B. Theberge

homeRNAdrop simplifies remote blood collection and RNA stabilization for small samples, with successful pilot testing showing adequate RNA quality and yield.

bioRxiv · Sep 23, 2026 · PreprintBioengineering

Bioengineering of Pea (Pisum sativum) for the Expression of Myoglobin, a Heme-containing Animal Protein

Rishikesh Ghogare‬, Bruce A. Williamson-Benavides, Karen Adams, Nathan M. Tarlyn, Kamryn Stacy Clements, Daniel Velazquez, Lydia Wilcox, Raechel Holbrook, Justin Helm, Nathaniel Grucan, Amit Dhingra

This study expresses myoglobin in peas using genetic transformation, finding that promoter choice significantly affects expression levels.

bioRxiv · Sep 2, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology

To the homeRNAmax: Developing an Improved Blood Self-Collection and Stabilization Platform for Remote Transcriptomic Studies

Madeleine Eakman, Filip Stefanovic, Jean Berthier, Ingrid H Robertson, Liam A. Knudsen, Celiane Cardoso Carvalho, Kyra Chen, Jane Atkeson, Stephanie Eichman, Serena Nguyen, Cosette A. Craig, Kelsey M. Leong, Damon Wing Hey Chan, Karen N. Adams, Ayokunle O. Olanrewaju, , Amanda J. Haack

The paper introduces homeRNAmax, an improved blood collection and RNA stabilization platform for remote transcriptomic studies, showing it produces high-quality RNA samples and is user-friendly.

Analytical Chemistry · Jun 16, 2026Peer-reviewedBioengineering

Characterization of pre-analytical blood collection and stabilization parameters to maintain endogenous protein levels for remote blood sampling technology

Sophie R. Cook, M Yunos Alizai, Wan‐chen Tu, Ingrid Robertson, Xiaofu Wei, Karen Adams, Xiaojing Su, Sanitta Thongpang, Erwin Berthier, Ashleigh B. Theberge

The paper optimizes pre-analytical blood collection and stabilization parameters to maintain protein integrity for remote blood sampling, finding that Protein Plus stabilizer effectively limits hemolysis and protein degradation.

bioRxiv · May 29, 2026 · PreprintBiochemistry

From Home to Transcriptome: Comparing the transcriptomic profile of induced immune response via lipopolysaccharide stimulation in homeRNA and venous blood

Lauren G. Brown, Xiaofu Wei, Laura A. Milton, M Yunos Alizai, James W. MacDonald, Theo K. Bammler, Yuting Zeng, Ingrid H Robertson, Karen N. Adams, Yi‐Chin Toh, Damien Chaussabel, Erwin Berthier, Amanda J. Haack, Ashleigh B. Theberge

This study compares the transcriptomic profiles of LPS-induced immune responses in homeRNA and venous blood samples, showing homeRNA captures comparable inflammatory responses.

Analytical Chemistry · Jan 20, 2026Peer-reviewedBioengineering

Your Blood is Out for Delivery: Considerations of Shipping Time and Temperature on Degradation of RNA from Stabilized Whole Blood

Filip Stefanovic, Lauren G. Brown, James MacDonald, Theo K. Bammler, Darawan Rinchai, Serena Nguyen, Yuting Zeng, Victoria A. M. Shinkawa, Karen N. Adams, Damien Chaussabel, Erwin Berthier, Amanda J. Haack, Ashleigh B. Theberge

This study evaluates RNA degradation in homeRNA-stabilized blood under varying shipping times and temperatures, finding that samples remain suitable for RNA sequencing under typical shipping conditions.

Analytical Chemistry · Jan 17, 2025Peer-reviewedBioengineering

CandyCollect: An Open-Microfluidic Device for the Direct Capture and Analysis of Salivary-Extracellular Vesicles

Corinne Pierce, Natalie P. Turner, Ingrid H Robertson, Dakota McMillan, Xiaojing Su, Daniel B. Hatchett, Albert Shin, Olufemi Lijadu, Damon Wing Hey Chan, Sarah Feng, Karen N. Adams, Kezia E. Suryoraharjo, Alana F. Ogata, Erwin Berthier, Sanitta Thongpang, , Lydia Lee Sohn

CandyCollect is a microfluidic device for rapid, non-invasive salivary EV collection and analysis, showing consistent EV capture and concordant protein profiles.

bioRxiv · Oct 9, 2024 · PreprintBioengineering