Global Health Seminar Series: Paper based Molecular Diagnostics for use in Low and Middle Income Countries

The McGill Global Health Programs, the Department of Biomedical Engineering, and the Department of Bioengineering are proud to present a seminar discussion with Dr. Catherine Klapperich of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Boston University.

About the Seminar:

The Klapperich Lab focuses on enabling advanced diagnostics in the broad area of mother and child health. Our work focuses on the design and development of low cost devices to sensitively and specifically diagnose and monitor infectious diseases,  detect biomarkers to assess cancer risk, and monitor adherence to drug regimens like highly active antiretroviral therapy. Our devices include on board sample preparation modules using both plastic and paper components. We have demonstrated  molecular detection schemes using paper based, isothermal techniques that do not require electrical components or pumps. The talk will focus on our work over the last decade to integrate these components into sample/answer out devices. Applications and clinical needs assessments for translation of these technologies in low resource settings and modern healthcare systems will be discussed.

Refreshments will be served.