Engineering CRISPR/Cas12 Components Toward Simple and Robust Next-Generation Diagnostics

Join this 45-minute webinar led by Dr. Piyush K. Jain exploring the engineering of CRISPR/Cas12 components for next-generation diagnostics. Learn about the development of Type V and VI CRISPR/Cas systems as cutting-edge diagnostic tools for nucleic acid detection, and discover innovative solutions to overcome the challenges of low target concentrations in point-of-care settings. Gain insights from Dr. Jain's extensive research background, including his work on photoactivatable protease nanosensors, CRISPR-PLUS technology, and various genome-editing technologies developed at his UF lab. Explore breakthrough developments in CRISPR-based diagnostic systems, including ENHANCE, SPADE, SPLENDID, and SAHARA, aimed at creating diagnostic platforms that combine the simplicity of rapid antigen tests with the accuracy of qPCR testing.