on-demand webinar
Simultaneous Detection of Respiratory Pathogens Using Microfluidic Singleplex qPCR for Surveillance
Discover how microfluidics-based qPCR technology is transforming respiratory pathogen surveillance.
In this on-demand webinar, two researchers share their pathogen detection research using Biomark™ systems for high-throughput detection of multiple respiratory viruses across both environmental and epidemiological sample types. Learn how simple, scalable singleplex workflows can help expand surveillance testing capabilities, optimize lab throughput and adapt quickly to evolving public health needs. We’ll begin with an overview of the technology and its advantages over conventional qPCR methods followed by talks from our two guest speakers.
What you'll learn:
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How to identify the principles and advantages of microfluidic singleplex qPCR technology, including its scalability, throughput and ability to simultaneously detect multiple pathogens
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How environmental air sampling combined with custom microfluidic qPCR panels can be applied for respiratory pathogen surveillance in school settings
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More about the use of microfluidic qPCR for broad respiratory virus detection in epidemiologic settings
Detection of Multiple Respiratory Pathogens in Air Samples Collected from K–12 Schools Using a Custom Respiratory Pathogen Assay Panel from Standard BioTools
Presented by Amy Ellis, PhD, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Amy Ellis, PhD, is a senior scientist in the laboratory of Dr. Shelby O'Connor. She received her PhD in Dr. Janet Mertz’s lab at University of Wisconsin–Madison in the Cancer Biology program, and did postdoctoral research studying Ebola and influenza in Dr. Yoshi Kawaoka’s lab before joining the O’Connor lab. The O’Connor lab studies immunopathology associated with diseases such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis and HIV, but have also recently begun studies in environmental surveillance of respiratory viruses. Their specific interests are using air samplers to monitor respiratory viral pathogens in the community, but they are currently expanding to global sites as well.
Microfluidic qPCR for Detection of 21 Common Respiratory Viruses in Children with Influenza-Like Illness
Presented by Thomas J. Saville, BSc (Hons), University of Sheffield
Thomas J. Saville is a Technician in the School of Medicine and Population Health at the University of Sheffield. Holding a BSc (Hons) in biomedical science, his work focuses on advancing patient care by developing assays and integrating next-generation sequencing technologies into routine diagnostic laboratory workflows. His research interests include pathogen genomics and molecular diagnostics.
Simultaneous Detection of Respiratory Pathogens Using Microfluidic Singleplex qPCR for Surveillance
A presentation by Amy Ellis, PhD, and Thomas J. Saville, BSc (Hons)