Development of a cost effective plant pathogen detection system with high specificity and sensitivity

Plant exposure to pathogen contamination can lead to serious health and economic risks. With the modern just-in-time logistics system, it is more critical than ever to have the ability to detect plant contamination to avoid the economic loss and health implications that can arise from plant contamination. Ecoli Sense is looking to develop a fast, inexpensive, and robust pathogen detection device for plant-based pathogens. The candidate will work on validating the proposed detection methodology as well as assist Ecoli Sense in transferring the methodology into an engineered, market-ready device for pathogen detection.

Faculty Supervisor:

Wensheng Qin

Student:

Partner:

Kraken Sense

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Lakehead University

Program: