Microfluidic analyses offer numerous benefits compared to traditional bioanalytical techniques. These miniaturized systems afford faster analysis times, require less sample volume, and can integrate sample preparation and analysis into a single platform. Our laboratory has harnessed these benefits to develop high sensitivity gel electrophoresis and digital PCR methods to measure diverse biological analytes including proteins, nucleic acids, and cells. Our electrophoresis project utilizes thermally responsive polymers as a gel matrix. Temperature is adjusted to tune analytical performance and achieve preconcentration and separation of biomolecules and cells. Our digital PCR project integrates detection of proteins and nucleic acids. Target analytes are measured from individual biocomplexes with single-molecule sensitivity. The innovative analytical strategies developed in our laboratory enhance measurement capabilities to facilitate biological research.
Attend In-Person
The monthly meeting will be held in the Power Center Ballroom, Duquesne University. Registration for dinner is required.
Please pay for your meal with cash at the time of the meeting.
$5 for students; $15 for all others.
5:00 pm – Social Hour
6:00 pm – Dinner
6:45 pm – Business Meeting
7:15 pm – Technical Program
Attend Virtually
The monthly meeting Technical Program is accessible via the Zoom platform.
Pre-registration required. Link will be emailed.
6:45 pm – Business Meeting
7:15 pm – Technical Program
PARKING: Duquesne University Parking Garage entrance is on Forbes Avenue. The Power Center can be accessed from the 8th Floor of the Forbes Garage. Bring your parking ticket to the dinner or meeting for a validation sticker.If there is a special event, please note that you are there for the SACP/SSP meeting.
About the Program Speaker
Dr. Tom Linz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Wayne State University. Dr. Linz obtained his B.S. from Truman State University in 2007 and his Ph.D. from the University of Kansas (Advisor: Sue Lunte) in 2013. He then worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Advisor: Mike Ramsey) until joining the faculty at Wayne State in 2016. The Linz Lab focuses on developing innovative microfluidic methods for improved bioanalytical measurements. Dr. Linz has been recognized with awards including the Satinder Ahuja Award from the ACS Analytical Division and the Junior Faculty Award from the Wayne State Academy of Scholars. Research in the Linz Lab is supported by NIH, NSF, and SACP.