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Zhen (River) Qian

Ph.D. Student
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My research focuses on developing a dual nanoparticle-based biosensor for rapid and sensitive detection of pathogens, including porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), by combining magnetic nanoparticles for capture and hybrid nanoparticles for signal amplification, enhancing agricultural biosecurity and pathogen monitoring.

Pratt Fellowship, 2024