The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has developed a quick and affordable saliva-based test that makes it possible for more than 60,000 students, faculty and staff to get checked twice a week for COVID-19. We speak with one of its creators, Dr. Martin Burke about the large scale implementation of this method and the upcoming challenges with flu season quickly approaching.
Guest Information:
- Dr. Martin Burke, Associate Dean for Research, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, professor of chemistry, leader of SHIELD Illinois.
Links for Additional Info:
- University of Illinois – Department of Chemistry: Dr. Martin Burke & Dr. Paul Hergenrother, COVID-19 saliva test in national spotlight
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Frequently Asked Influenza (Flu) Questions for the 2020-2021 Season
- Nature Article: ‘We didn’t model that people would go to a party if they tested positive’
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