Using SARS-CoV-2 to Teach Physiology and Science
Join Dr. Dee Silverthorn for a discussion on how the sudden appearance of the global pandemic of COVID-19 provides a unique opportunity to show students science in action as researchers and healthcare professionals around the world scramble to understand the virus and its effects on the human body. This is the third webinar in this 4-part series on how science education has evolved in the face of new challenges.
COVID-19 – What’s NMR got to do with it?
Dr. Sharman explains the impact of using NMR for the quality control and release of drug molecules currently in shortage due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Endocytosis and Endosome Trafficking: Roles in Coronavirus Uptake and Cell Signaling
Erwin Neher, Ole Petersen and Roop Mallik share the latest research looking at endocytosis and calcium signaling in the context of SARS-CoV-19, organelle transport and calcium imaging.
Micro-CT: Fancy gadget or indispensable technology towards accurate quantification of lung disease and therapy?
An infectious lung disease expert shares compelling evidence for the use of micro-CT to repeatedly evaluate disease progression and therapy efficacy in live animals.
Introduction to Antibodies and their Analytical Characterization
An expert from AstraZeneca will discuss the use of antibody drugs, how they function and the different techniques used to characterize them in the drug development process.
NMR Characterization of Polysaccharide-Based Vaccines
Dr. Francesco Berti describes the use of proton NMR for structural identity and conformity testing of carbohydrate-based vaccines.
Novel Method for Superior Lead Optimisation – Application to the Antiviral AZ
Scientists discuss the use of NMR to analyze the antiviral drug Azidothymidine AZT, a medication currently used to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS.
Treatments of COVID-19: Old Drugs, New Tricks
Dr. Niamh O'Boyle, from Trinity College in Dublin, provides an overview of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and discusses the drugs that are currently in use to treat COVID-19.
