Newsletter
001 January/2016
Special Edition | MIT
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Antibody Derived Peptides for Detection of Ebola Virus Glycoprotein
This Article is the Product of a Collaboration Between the School of Engineer and Sciences, MIT ,and Harvard University.
Prof. Mario Alvarez and his team had their article published with PLOS ONE Journal about the current Ebola virus detection methods that are costly and impractical for epidemic scenarios. The use of antibody fragments, rather than full-length antibodies, might represent a cost-effective alternative for the development of diagnostic and possibly even therapeutic alternatives for EBOV. Abstract available: http://goo.gl/lIlxIw
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MIT-Mexico ITESM Seed Funds Announced
Projects by Researchers from the School of Engineering and Sciences Will Receive MIT-Mexico ITESM Seed Funds.
The proposal project by Prof. Rodrigo Balam Muñoz, “Microfluidic Technology and Devices for the Study of Biological Processes” developed with Prof. Joel Voldam was selected by the committee. While “Triborheological Study of Ionic Liquids” by Prof. Dora Medina and Prof. Gareth McKinley will received funds as well. More information on this alliance: http://goo.gl/h3JZry
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Reinventing the treatment of tinnitus
A glimse of Prof. David Ibarra research stay at the MIT.
The project “Microelectromechanical systems for applications in acoustic therapies against tinnitus” focuses on the treatment of tinnitus, that is a permanent condition without a cure. The main goal of the research is to improve the quality of life by using a device with headphones, microphone and a control. This way not only can people with tinnitus can receive acoustic theraphy but it can also be used to eliminate unwanted environment sounds or select only one source of sound.
Mónica Arreola Coordinación de Comunicación Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias
monica.arreola@itesm.mx