CTSC | COVID-19 Testing Service Center
COVID-19 Testing Service Center
Collaborators trust us to test their products and technologies.
Grow
We are specialized in developing in vitro assay models for CoV-2 and other high-risk pathogens using our unique biosafety / biosecurity facilities.
Test
Our researchers are trained to meticulously test your technology for activity against CoV-2 using cell-based quantitative assays.
Results
We will consult with you on experimental design, give you regular updates and a final report summarizing the conclusions.
Services Offered
We are experts of in vitro testing for inhibitors of pathogens.
CTSC-001
NL-63 seasonal human coronavirus (BSL-2). Plaque assays, cytotoxicity measurements and viral load (RT-PCR).
CTSC-002
SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus (BSL-3). Plaque assays, cytotoxicity measurements and viral load (RT-PCR).
-
Meet the Director
Christopher T. French
Assistant Professor, Assistant Director PMI, Director CTSC
LinkedIn
As Principal Investigator of the French Lab, Dr. French coordinates the activities of the CTSC and is an expert in host-pathogen interactions. He received his Doctorate and postdoctoral training in bacterial pathogenesis from the University of California Los Angeles. His independent research is focused on pathogenic mechanisms, ecology and developing new therapeutics for infectious diseases.
Research Team
Nathan Stone
Research Associate
Molecular and microbiologist researching molecular genetics and ecology of infectious diseases, population genetics of disease vectors, and public health.
Sierra Jaramillo
Research Assistant
Microbiologist working on genetics, the human microbiome, infectious diseases, and public health issues.
Adam Vazquez
Research Specialist
Epidemiologist with a background in microbiology and genetics, researching infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance in clinical and public health.
Ashley Jones
Research Technician
Microbiologist researching bacterial and viral ecology, genetics, evolution, and public health surrounding infectious diseases.
Madison Martz
Research Technician
Microbiologist focused on molecular genetics and ecology of infectious diseases as they affect public health and clinical outcomes.
Roxanne Nottingham
Research Technician
Microbiologist researching public health and clinical outcomes of molecular genetics and ecology of infectious diseases.
Marlee Raniere
Research Assistant
Biology with minors in chemistry and psychology.
Lora Versluis
Research Assistant
Public Health with minors in biology and chemistry.
Haley Nunnally
Research Assistant
Chemistry with an emphasis on Forensics.
