Rapid viral and bacterial detection

Project description

The lab has developed flow cytometry methods that require only seconds to minutes to identify microbes by combining molecular beacons and flow cytometry. It is up to 1,000 times more sensitive than PCR and detects as little as a single viral particle. The range of uses is wide. We have used it to identify the herpes oyster virus that decimated the Australian oyster industry, the dengue fever virus and influenza. We are currently developing the method to identify microbial lung populations in cystic fibrosis patients. If you are interested in contributing to this research or have proposals of your please contact me.

Co-supervisors

Rob Edwards

Assumed knowledge

Microbiology, Molecular Biology and some Bioinformatics

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