Topic: cPass SARS-CoV-2 Neutralization Antibodies Detection Kit: A powerful tool for the detection of functional neutralizing antibodies
Speaker:
Title: Field Application Scientist, GenScript
Abstract:The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). This outbreak was firstly reported in Wuhan, China. On 11th March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized the outbreak as a pandemic. It is reported that the SARS-CoV-2 is affecting 197 countries and territories around the world. Worryingly, the number is still increasing dramatically. Not only that novel pandemic posing a great threat to global public health, it has led to global economic slowdown and socioeconomic disruption.
An accurate, rapid and simple detection method plays an important role to quickly identify large number of infected patients and asymptomatic carriers to prevent virus transmission and assure timely treatment of patients. Thanks to the advancement of the technologies, numerous detection assays based on the nucleic acids and human sera are available. Moreover, other clinical diagnostic tools such as Chest CT imaging can also be used to improve and allow for the confirmation of infection. On the other hand, scientists have been racing to develop the vaccines and antiviral drugs against the virus. In addition, numerous programs and fund have been rolled out to support the development.
Dr. Edward will be presenting a review of the nucleic acid- and sera-based detection assays for COVID-19 and the current trend of vaccine and drug development. In addition, he will be presenting how GenScript could have helped in accelerating the research and development.
Key points to be covered:
- Brief introduction of COVID-19
- Review of the currently available detection methods for SARS-CoV-2
- Discussion of the current trend of vaccine and drug development
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