COVID-19

Examining sex differences in metabolism that correspond with immune response to COVID-19

Using serum from COVID-19 patients, we will identify metabolite-immune responses that correlate with patient mortality and demographics.

Principal Investigator:

Caroline Johnson, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Health Sciences; email: caroline.johnson@yale.edu

SARS-CoV-2 Exposure Assessment: The RAPID Wristband

RAPID: Personal SARS-CoV-2 Exposure Assessment using a PDMS Wristband

This project will develop a wearable low-cost environmental sampling device for detecting personal SARS-CoV-2 exposure to inform individuals of their potential risk of COVID-19 infection by determining the sorption characteristics of PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane).

Principal Investigator:

Krystal Pollitt, PhD, P.Eng., Associate Professor., Environmental Health Sciences, Assistant Professor in Chemical and Environmental Engineering; email: krystal.pollitt@yale.edu