Experience of a Michigan Medicine ICU team at the beginning of the COVID crisis in Ann Arbor
Here is an article from Wired that talks about the experience of a Michigan Medicine ICU team at the beginning of the COVID crisis in Ann Arbor!
Lab-on-a-chip COVID-19 antibody test could offer rapid, accurate results
Bioengineering faculty, Sherman Fan has a press release out about a microfluidic ELISA: This hardware is compatible with any antibody that is validated to work, providing a microfluidic ELISA that reduces time and needs only a small sample volume. Here is the
How disease sleuths are using genomics to track the coronavirus
This article describes how the ability to rapidly sequence the viral genome is helping track the
We Need a New Social Contract for the Coronavirus
An interesting piece published in the NY Times by David Kessler, former head of the FDA highlights issues regarding the decisions that need to be made to return to work. Read more here .
Antibody Tests For Coronavirus Can Miss The Mark
An interview from NPR on why antibody false positives will be a problem. Read more here.
Without protections, watch out for unintended consequences of COVID-19 immunity tests
An article from the University Record on the sociological consequences of immunity/antibody tests. Read more here .
Why are viruses hard to kill? Virologists explain why these tiny parasites are so tough to treat
Our own Infectious Disease Physician and viral epidemiologist, Dr. Adam Lauring was interviewed by NBC News on "Why are viruses hard to kill?" Find the story here .
Scientists are drowning in COVID-19 papers.
Scientists are drowning in COVID-19 papers. See this new tool to help !
COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionately affecting young faculty!
A recent study shows how the COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionately affecting young faculty and especially female scientists working in “bench sciences” and scientists with young children. This could have important short and long term effects on careers and institutions.
Mask Up Michigan
The “Mask Up Michigan” order requires individuals to wear a face-covering when they are in an indoor public space or a crowded outdoor space. It is based on data showing that wearing a mask can significantly reduce spread. You can read a nice synopsis
Here is an easy to read transmission risk chart.
Here is an easy to read transmission risk chart.
Search for COVID-19 cases in Washtenaw County
Here is a site from the Health Department of Washtenaw County where you can search for COVID-19 cases in Washtenaw County by zip code near the bottom of the page.
Register to be part of clinical trials
If you would like to register to be part of clinical trials or other research projects at Michigan, including COVID-19 research, please register here .