The development of microbead-based immunoassays: an application of the electronic taste chip
Year: 2003
Type: dissertation
Abstract: There are many people I would like to acknowledge for making graduate school a \ngratifying and challenging experience. First, I owe many thanks to my supervisor, Dr. \nJohn T. McDevitt, for his guidance and leadership from the very start. I have learned \nmany valuable lessons, both on a scientific and personal level, from our discussions. I \nalso hope to someday emulate his democratic nature and controllability during times of \ncrises. Furthermore, I would like to express my admiration in the creativity and \nscientific-aptitude shown by Dr. McDevitt , Dr. Jason Shear, Dr. Eric Anslyn and Dr. \nDean Neikirk in creating the “Electronic Taste Chip” project. I know someday, if not \nalready, this research will come to fruition and benefit the lives of many people. Indeed, \nI am grateful to have been a part of this intriguing, cutting-edge technology. \nI would also like to acknowlege Dr. Dean Neikirk and coworkers for providing \nthe McDevitt lab with a supply of silicon chips, Ginger Gillan for help in the early stages \nof immunology protocol development, and Jorge Wong who has contributed directly for \nthe generation of the superporous beads as described in Chapters 3 and 4. Dr. Bruce \nWalker and Dr. William Rodriguez from the Harvard Medical School are thanked for \nuseful discussion regarding infectious disease detection. I would also like to \nacknowledge the National Science Foundation IGERT Program for access to their \nresearch facilities at the University of Texas at Austin and the opportunity to meet with \nother excellent scientists. Although the classes and activities required more time, I feel I \nhave gained an edge over others and feel as I am part of a very well respected program. \nFinally, I want to recognize my mother, father and sisters. Their support and belief in me \nhas, and always will be, at the heart of my accomplishments.
Author: Marc Rodriguez
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1840282500