Rapid Sensing Technology for Current and Emerging Viruses

Inability to rapidly test for the SARS-CoV-2 virus enhanced the rapid spread of COVID-19. Early and fast diagnosis is especially important for rapidly spreading and quickly changing viruses. Current tests rely on polymerase chain reaction amplification of nucleic acids specific to the virus, where the long amplification step prevents rapid screening. We develop new sensor technology that provide reliable results in just minutes. Smart virus-capturing polymers developed in the Freeman lab are incorporated to selectively isolate and bind the virus from a biofluid specimen. The signal generated from the selective binding provide a positive readout.

Presenter: Ronit Freeman, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Applied Physical Sciences, UNC-Chapel Hill

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