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SUMMARY:ABRAHAM QAVI\, M.D.\, PH.D.
DESCRIPTION:Controlling Light to Reimagine Clinical Diagnostics\nAbstract  \nCurrent diagnostic testing faces several challenges\, including limited multiplexing capabilities\, a lack of quantitation information\, the need for centralized laboratories\, and/or cold chain custody.  In this talk\, we highlight the use of photonic resonators and plasmonic enhanced sensors as tools to address these critical gaps in diagnostics.  Both techniques enable the control and manipulation of light to significantly improve the analytical sensitivity and performance of conventional laboratory assays. We demonstrate the use of these technologies for the rapid and sensitive detection of viruses\, including filoviruses and coronaviruses.  We also highlight how optical toolkits can be leveraged to meet urgent global health challenges. \nBiography \nDr. Abraham Qavi completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California\, Irvine\, followed by his PhD and MD at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  He subsequently completed medical residency in Clinical Pathology and postdoctoral studies at Washington University in St. Louis.  His research program focuses on the application of photonic resonators and plasmonic enhanced sensing to improve current diagnostic assays.  His clinical obligations include serving as Director of Point of Care Testing\, Director of Innovative Laboratory Diagnostics\, and Associate Director of Clinical Chemistry at UCI Medical Center. \n  \nREGISTER HERE FOR ZOOM \n  \nClick here to register for in-person attendance (lunch will be served) \n 
URL:https://bli.uci.edu/event/abraham-qavi/
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CATEGORIES:2025 Hybrid Seminar Series,LAMP Seminar
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