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Rapid Detection of Sexually Transmitted Infections with Microfluidics - Dr. Anna Dixon

Rapid Detection of Sexually Transmitted Infections with Microfluidics - Dr. Anna Dixon

FromTalking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta


Rapid Detection of Sexually Transmitted Infections with Microfluidics - Dr. Anna Dixon

FromTalking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta

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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Sep 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Sexually transmitted infections like chlamydial and gonorrhea are making a comeback, especially with younger demographics. Part of the problem is the stigma of examination and testing. These are not trivial infections, and can result in more complicated syndromes, which could include sterility or issues reproductive health. Early, discrete, confidential detection is key. Today's guest is Dr. Anna Dixon. She's the Chief Technology Officer of Binx Health. Her company has devised a lab-on-a-chip solution that provides fast and accurate diagnosis of specific infections in thirty minutes. Providing non-invasive, rapid and accurate, point-of-care detection can have profound roles in advancing patient care, as well as decreasing the incidence of disease in a population. 
Released:
Sep 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Talking Biotech is a weekly podcast that uncovers the stories, ideas and research of people at the frontier of biology and engineering. Each episode explores how science and technology will transform agriculture, protect the environment, and feed 10 billion people by 2050. Interviews are led by Dr. Kevin Folta, a professor of molecular biology and genomics.