Making an impact through chemical engineering
Hadley Sikes designs simple-to-use diagnostic devices that could benefit patients around the world.
CRISPR-based diagnostic chips perform thousands of tests simultaneously to detect viruses
Diagnostic platform CARMEN combines microfluidics with CRISPR-based detection technology SHERLOCK, and could one day be used for public health efforts.
3 Questions: Hadley Sikes on searching for a Covid-19 protein test
Chemical engineer aims to create a test that can work in 10 minutes and doesn’t require specialized instruments or laboratory infrastructure.
3 Questions: How Covid-19 tests work and why they’re in short supply
MIT scientists Omar Abudayyeh and Jonathan Gootenberg explain the current state of Covid-19 testing, and how a CRISPR tool may help solve the supply problem.
New sensors could offer early detection of lung tumors
Study shows that a simple urine test can reveal the presence of lung cancer in mice.
American Physical Society honors three MIT professors for physics research
James Collins, Pablo Jarillo-Herrero, and Richard Milner have won top prizes for their work.
Using CRISPR to program gels with new functions
Smart materials change properties in response to specific DNA sequences; could be used in a variety of devices.
Hydration sensor could improve dialysis
Noninvasive device could benefit patients with kidney disease, congestive heart failure, or dehydration.
Detecting dengue, Zika, and chikangunya within minutes
MIT spinoff is changing the way mosquito-borne illnesses are diagnosed and aims to influence how public health officials react to disease outbreaks.
Ingestible “bacteria on a chip” could help diagnose disease
Ultra-low-power sensors carrying genetically engineered bacteria can detect gastric bleeding.
Plug-and-play diagnostic devices
Modular blocks could enable labs around the world to cheaply and easily build their own diagnostics.
Home strep test could save time and money
Study at MIT Medical finds most parents are capable of performing the test.
The creation of a public engineer
Hadley Sikes is bridging the gap between engineering and public policy to solve big social problems at home and abroad.
Makerspaces could enable widespread adoption of microfluidics
Lincoln Laboratory researchers propose an alternative to expensive microfluidics fabrication facilities.
Interdisciplinary Design Conversations will feature Lee Gehrke
Public Event on Dec. 8 will explore hacks for rapid diagnostic devices.