Simultaneous Detection of Respiratory Pathogens Using Microfluidic Singleplex qPCR for Surveillance

Explore microfluidic singleplex qPCR technology for simultaneous detection of multiple respiratory pathogens in surveillance applications through this comprehensive webinar. Learn the fundamental principles and advantages of this advanced technology over conventional qPCR methods, including enhanced scalability, increased throughput, and the capability to detect multiple pathogens simultaneously across diverse sample types. Discover how environmental air sampling combined with custom microfluidic qPCR panels enables effective respiratory pathogen surveillance in K-12 school settings through research presented by Dr. Amy Ellis from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Examine the application of microfluidic qPCR for detecting 21 common respiratory viruses in children with influenza-like illness, as demonstrated by Thomas J. Saville from the University of Sheffield. Gain insights into the practical implementation of this technology for epidemiologic surveillance and understand how it can revolutionize respiratory pathogen monitoring in various environmental and clinical settings.