The goal of the wastewater program is to detect early and asymptomatic coronavirus cases, as research has shown that the genetic material of SARS-CoV-2 is shed in the stool of infected individuals and can be detected prior to the appearance of clinical symptoms.
Since early June, biomedical graduate students have been allowed back to labs in shifts. Yet many labs are only working at partial capacity as access is determined by the square footage of their lab spaces in an effort to follow social-distancing rules.
Furukawa’s robot is equipped with UV lamps to sweep all surfaces of the room and camera with the necessary software to build a 3D map of the room.
COVID-19 has added a layer of complexity to forming an immediate healthcare response when treating strokes as research has identified a link between COVID-19 infection and strokes.
