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This calendar includes all events from the following individual calendars: Department of Chemistry Alumni Events (events for an alumni audience), Department Events (events of general interest and/or relevant to all Chemistry research areas), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Events, Public Events, and events related to Chemistry research areas and programs (Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Program, Inorganic Chemistry & Materials Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry), as well as Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Seminars & Events.

 

Faculty Research Spotlight: COVID-19 (virtual event)

Event Type
Seminar/Symposium
Sponsor
Department of Chemistry
Date
May 29, 2020   2:30 - 3:30 pm  
Speaker
Professor Martin Burke, Professor Yi Lu
Cost
free
Registration
Registration
Contact
Eva Miller
E-Mail
emillr@illinois.edu
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Chemistry - Public Events

In response to COVID-19, Chemistry at Illinois researchers have quickly mobilized to contribute their expertise in a multitude of ways, from the supply of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers to new research initiatives providing solutions to this coronavirus pandemic.

 

In this live virtual event, you're invited to hear from two faculty members in the Department of Chemistry about their efforts in the fight against COVID-19.

 

Attendance is limited, so please register today to secure your spot:

Register to attend | 2:30 p.m. CDT | Friday, May 29, 2020

 

Speakers

Professor Martin Burke
May and Ving Lee Professor for Chemical Innovation
Associate Dean for Research, Carle Illinois College of Medicine

Deployment of rapid, scalable COVID-19 testing on campus and Health Maker Lab supply of Personal Protective Equipment to frontline healthcare workers.

Professor Yi Lu
Jay and Ann Schenck Professor of Chemistry

Development of new point-of-care testing to overcome limitations of current COVID-19 testing procedures.

 

 

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