An interdisciplinary lab develops a non-invasive, inexpensive and efficient method to detect an incurable disease in young infants
The Laboratory for Bioanalytics and Electrochemical Sensing at the University of Manitoba has developed a novel approach to detect an incurable disease in young infants in a non-invasive, inexpensive and efficient manner. By detecting cytochrome c oxidase deficiency in the early stages, symptoms can be managed with medication to improve the quality of life of the affected individuals. This work has recently been published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (PNAS) and Shubhneet Thind, a microbiology undergraduate student at the Faculty of Science is the first and sole student author of the publication.
The lab is led by Sabine Kuss, professor and associate head graduate at the department of chemistry. When talking with Thind and other students, we learned Kuss’s lab has a unique environment that is inclusive, close to a non-hierarchical structure, and supports students at all levels in getting experience in research. Kuss says this is important to create a sense of belonging and help them understand theoretical principles and what they want to pursue.
Join us as we talk with Thind and Kuss about research, undergraduate experience and the importance of a thriving lab environment. Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel.