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Biological Physics (CPLC/iPoLS) Seminar - “Saliva-based testing for SARS-CoV-2 at the University of Illinois”

Event Type
Lecture
Sponsor
UIUC Center for the Physics of Living Cells(CPLC)/International Physics of Living Systems(iPoLS)
Virtual
wifi event
Date
Oct 23, 2020   12:00 pm  
Speaker
Paul Hergenrother, University of Illinois Dept. of Chemistry
Contact
Sharlene Denos
E-Mail
denos@illinois.edu
Phone
217-244-0672
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Originating Calendar
Physics - Biological Physics / iPoLS / STC-QCB Seminar

This lecture will cover all aspects of the development and implementation of the saliva-based covid-19 test at UIUC, including the motivation for testing asymptomatic patients, the lessons learned from early testing, and the ability of this testing to help control the pandemic on our campus.

One-click link: https://illinois.zoom.us/j/85781421391?pwd=ZTk4cERCYi9tQ3lqRTJnMnhNY3NLQT09

Meeting ID: 857 8142 1391, Password: 589081

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