Description :

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a shift in our scientific focus toward understanding its infectivity and pathogenesis (the process by which an infection leads to disease). However, enigmatic questions persist in individuals harbouring the Covid-19 spike protein during post-infection recovery, which needs further investigation.

Barnabe Assogba will share his ongoing research on the potential long-term health effects of COVID-19 “non-infectious aspects.” A fascinating study aims to shed light on the possible influence of the viral glycoprotein on the development of angiosarcoma, a rare yet very aggressive cancer. Part of this investigation involves using siRNA or CRISPR techniques, which are scheduled to be implemented in 2024. Barnabe will explain these techniques.

The results will offer substantial potential to enhance future pandemic preparedness and alleviate the strain on the global healthcare system. The session will provide insights and updates from cellular, molecular biology and virology.

Dr. Barnabe Assogba has a PhD in Molecular Biology and Virology and is a Biology instructor at KPU. He also mentors undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Register by:  Thur. Apr. 18th

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• TALK Annual Membership

Disponibles : 33/50

Prix : 15,00 $ Taxes exonérées

Âge requis : 50+ au jour de l'activité

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