Identification of High Affinity Ligands against Dengue Virus NS1 for the Development of an Affordable Point-of-Care Diagnostic Kit
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project will lead to early diagnosis of dengue fever so that treatment can occur much quicker for infected patients. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (October 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) All computational models for the Dengue virus (DENV) NS1 protein, both in its monomeric and dimeric forms have been generated. From these models, researchers have identified […]
Development of a Portable Device for Early Detection of Eye Infection and Dry Eye Disease
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project will develop a portable, inexpensive tool for early detection of dry eye and potential eye infection. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (October 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) Researchers have initiated theoretical modelling of tear film dynamics and studied various film rupture scenarios relevant to eye infection and dry eye disease. These studies will form […]
Next Generation Molecular Diagnostics for Emerging Viral Diseases
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project seeks to develop a non-invasive and rapid diagnostic test for West Nile and Dengue Viruses in blood samples. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (October 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) Researchers are sharing knowledge of project outcomes at several conferences and symposiums across Canada, USA, and Europe. Progress on Dengue research has led to a new research […]