Michael Becker

My research program explores diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2 and sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs), with a focus on deploying, evaluating, and developing rapid or point-of-care tests. This work strives to support Northern, Remote, and Isolated (NRI) communities with solutions to overcome barriers to diagnostic testing and effective healthcare, with the ultimate goal of reaching the undiagnosed and supporting underserved populations. My research program also explores the use of new technologies that may improve the health of NRI communities and underserved populations. This includes the use of wastewater surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 and STBBIs in remote settings. This provides an early warning system for disease outbreaks and can monitor the overall population's health to inform public health action and outreach initiatives.

Courses taught

• MBIO 3410 – Molecular Biology (2018)
• BIOL 1000 – Biology: Foundations of Life (2018)
• BIOL 1020 – Biology I – Principles and Themes (2018)
• BIOL2520 – Cell Biology (2018)
• BIOL4554 – Molecular Methods of Eukaryotes – DNA (2017)

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