A5032750170- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Biosensors and Analytical Detection
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Electoral Systems and Political Participation
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Political Influence and Corporate Strategies
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Financial Literacy, Pension, Retirement Analysis
- Social Media and Politics
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Global Educational Policies and Reforms
- Social Policies and Family
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
McGill University
2020-2024
Innovative Genomics Institute
2020-2021
University of California, Berkeley
2020-2021
University of Iowa
2010
Froedtert Hospital
2010
Majority of Malawians have not yet adopted COVID-19 mitigation measures despite having knowledge about its infectivity, morbidity, and fatality. Understanding drivers hesitancy to adoption is critical as it can inform prevention programs. This study explores Malawians' risk perception, the associated constraints in efforts. A Health Belief Model (HBM) approach was used understand perceived factors that undermine public health messages reduce spread pandemic Malawi.
Regular surveillance testing of asymptomatic individuals for SARS-CoV-2 has been center to outbreak prevention on college and university campuses. Here we describe the voluntary saliva program instituted at University California, Berkeley during an early period pandemic in 2020. The was administered as a research study ahead clinical implementation, enabling us launch while continuing optimize assay. Results both protocol itself participants’ experience show how succeeded providing routine,...
Saliva is an attractive specimen type for asymptomatic surveillance of COVID-19 in large populations due to its ease collection and demonstrated utility detecting RNA from SARS-CoV-2. Multiple saliva-based viral detection protocols use a direct-to-RT-qPCR approach that eliminates nucleic acid extraction but can reduce sensitivity. To improve test sensitivity while maintaining speed, we developed robotic method SARS-CoV-2 saliva samples with high throughput. Using this assay, the Free...
Abstract Background Substance use disorders (SUDs) have been consistently shown to exhibit moderate intergenerational continuity (1–3). While much research has examined genetic and social influences on addiction, less attention paid clients’ lay persons’ perceptions of the heritability SUD (4) implications for treatment. Methods For this qualitative study, twenty-six structured Working Model Child Interviews (WMCI) were conducted with mothers receiving inpatient These interviews thematically...
Human service organizations (HSO) have increasingly recognized the value of employing trauma-informed care (TIC) in a variety practice settings. Evidence suggests that effectively adopting TIC has shown client improvements. Organizational barriers to implementation, however, exist. To improve practice, attitudes related (ARTIC) scale was developed measure staff and beliefs towards TIC. The ARTIC been widely adopted by researchers without evaluating its psychometric performance diverse...
Saliva is an attractive specimen type for asymptomatic surveillance of COVID-19 in large populations due to its ease collection and demonstrated utility detecting RNA from SARS-CoV-2. Multiple saliva-based viral detection protocols use a direct-to-RT-qPCR approach that eliminates nucleic acid extraction but can reduce sensitivity. To improve test sensitivity while maintaining speed, we developed robotic method SARS-CoV-2 saliva samples with high throughput. Using this assay, the Free...
Summary Regular surveillance testing of asymptomatic individuals for SARS-CoV-2 has played a vital role in outbreak prevention on college and university campuses. Here we describe the voluntary saliva program instituted at University California, Berkeley during an early period pandemic 2020. The was administered as research study ahead clinical implementation, enabling us to launch while continuing optimize assay. Results both protocol itself participants’ experience show how succeeded...
Clinical and surveillance testing for the SARS-CoV-2 virus relies overwhelmingly on RT-qPCR-based diagnostics, yet several popular assays require 2–3 separate reactions or rely detection of a single viral target, which adds significant time, cost, risk false-negative results. Furthermore, multiplexed RT-qPCR tests that detect at least two genes in reaction are typically not affordable large scale clinical adaptable to multiple PCR machines plate layouts. We developed assay using Luna Probe...
It is well established that many former Canadian foster youth struggle with financial issues after aging out of care. Much the financially focused intervention literature speaks to literacy training within independent living programming (ILP) or empowerment individual development accounts (IDAs). These important programs offer educational modules address skills increase access savings. Yet they are not sufficient, as neither addresses emotional side personal decision-making. Growing up in...
Objectives Veteran parents experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may resort to harsh parenting. The indirect pathway from parental military-related PTSD parenting, and the moderating role of parents' pre-military trauma histories, has been less explored. Informed by mentalization theory, as well trauma-sensitive growth perspectives, we aim explore associations between veteran PTSD, mentalization, prior before military service. Methods Data were collected an online research panel...
Abstract Commonly used RT-qPCR-based SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics require 2-3 separate reactions or rely on detection of a single viral target, adding time and cost risk false-negative results. Currently, no test combines widely E- N-gene targets sample control in single, multiplexed reaction. We developed the IGI-LuNER RT-qPCR assay using Lu na Probe Universal One-Step master mix with publicly available primers probes to detect N gene, E human RNase P ( NER ). This combined, cost-effective can be...
This report describes the evolution of an independent youth-led organization for youth in and from care Quebec. The emergence CARE Jeunesse is presented compared with two other networks Canada. Factors that promoted hindered its development are discussed particularly as they apply to issues outlined engagement literature. board Jeunesse, comprising former care, wrote this article participation a university professor who adult ally alumni movement first publication provides account processes...
Abstract Introduction: Majority of Malawians have not yet adopted COVID-19 mitigation measures despite having knowledge about its infectivity, morbidity, and fatality. Understanding drivers hesitancy to adoption is critical as it can inform prevention programs. This study explores Malawians’ risk perception, the associated constraints in efforts. A Health Belief Model (HBM) approach was used understand perceived factors that undermine public health messages reduce spread pandemic Malawi....
Abstract Introduction : Malawians have yet to broadly adopt COVID-19 mitigation measures despite having overwhelming evidence about its infectivity, morbidity, and fatality. Understanding why the general population is not proactive in reducing spread of this illness critical learning how address issue. This study explores Malawian risk perception associated constraints adoption mitigations. A Health Belief Model (HBM) approach was used understand factors that undermine messages achieve...