Dr. Roneet Lev
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200. Nanotechnology for Fentanyl detection | Dr. Shalini Prasad
200. Nanotechnology for Fentanyl detection | Dr. Shalini Prasad
200. Nanotechnology for Fentanyl detection | Dr. Shalini Prasad
Monday 21st October 2024
Dr. Shalini Prasad discusses nanotechnology's role in fentanyl detection with Dr. Roneet Lev, offering hope for faster and more affordable diagnostics.
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Episode Overview
- Fentanyl is a major public health crisis, causing 300 deaths daily.
- Dr. Shalini Prasad's research focuses on nanotechnology for faster, affordable drug detection.
- Innovations include detecting drugs in urine, blood, saliva, and air.
- Accessible and affordable diagnostics are crucial for widespread use.
- Potential applications extend beyond fentanyl to other harmful substances.
Fentanyl is already a weapon of mass destruction today. It's a slow and steady killer.
Fentanyl has become a major public health crisis, claiming 300 lives daily, with 60% of these deaths driven by fentanyl. In this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction,' Dr. Roneet Lev sits down with Dr. Shalini Prasad, an expert in nanotechnology, to discuss groundbreaking methods for detecting this deadly substance. Dr. Prasad's work focuses on creating miniature cellular and molecular platforms that make clinical diagnostics faster and more affordable.
This research could be a game-changer in the battle against fentanyl and other drugs. Dr. Prasad shares her journey from electrical engineering to biomedical applications, highlighting her work on sensors that can detect drugs in various mediums like urine, blood, saliva, and even the air. She also touches on the importance of making these technologies accessible and affordable for widespread use. With a mix of personal anecdotes and professional insights, Dr.
Prasad explains how these innovations could help save lives by providing quicker and more accurate drug detection. The conversation also delves into the broader implications of her research, including potential applications in detecting other harmful substances and improving public health. Dr. Lev and Dr. Prasad's discussion is not just informative but also inspiring, offering hope for a future where technology can significantly mitigate the fentanyl crisis.
Tune in to understand how nanotechnology could be the key to faster, more effective drug detection and what it means for public health.