Columbia University in the City of New York · BiochemistrySia Diagnostics Lab
Samuel K Sia · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Samuel K Sia's lab focuses on creating innovative diagnostic tools that are both environmentally friendly and efficient. One of their key projects involves developing biodegradable materials for microfluidic devices, which can help reduce waste in medical testing. Another major aim is to create a rapid and user-friendly test for hepatitis C that combines sample preparation and testing into one quick process, making it easier for patients to get diagnosed and treated in a single visit.
biodegradable materialsmicrofluidic devicespoint-of-care diagnosticshepatitis Cplasmonic thermocycling
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop biodegradable bioplastics for microfluidic diagnostic devices
AIM 02Create a rapid test for hepatitis C using plasmonic thermocycling
AIM 03Integrate sample preparation with RT-PCR testing for efficient diagnostics
AIM 04Establish simple and cost-effective fabrication methods for diagnostic devices
AIM 05Improve accessibility of diagnostics in low-resource settings
Skills the Lab Values
PCRmicrofluidic technologynanoparticle manipulationsample preparationdiagnostic assay development
Output against the department
Publications129bottom 37% of dept.253rd of 402
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Citations10ktop 48% of dept.191st of 402
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