SERDANG, June 5 - The Functional Nanotechnology Device Laboratory (FNDL) organized the second International Invitational Lecture Series for 2024. This free online lecture, entitled "CRISPR Biology and Electrochemical CRISPR-Based Biosensors," was delivered by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ozsoz from Near East University, Turkiye. The lecture focused mainly on CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) biosensor technology.

CRISPR biosensors are advanced technologies that utilize the CRISPR-Cas system, originally discovered as an adaptive immune system in bacteria, for the accurate and efficient detection of specific nucleic acid sequences. CRISPR technology, when combined with the Cas protein (CRISPR-associated protein), is particularly known for its gene editing capabilities and has revolutionized the field of genetic research and diagnostics.

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ozsoz has an impressive academic and research portfolio, having published more than 150 scientific publications with an H-index of 46. He has given over 50 invited lectures and conference presentations worldwide. His work has appeared in prestigious scientific journals such as ACS Langmuir, ACS Analytical Chemistry, RSC Analyst, Chemical Communications, and Biosensors & Bioelectronics. He is also the recipient of the Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council (TUBITAK) "Science Award" (Chemistry) for his contributions to the field of Electrochemical Biosensors.

The lecture was well-received and attended by 40 participants, including researchers and students from within and outside Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) who are keenly interested in this cutting-edge technology. The participants had the opportunity to engage with Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ozsoz, ask questions, and gain deeper insights into the potential applications of CRISPR-based biosensors in various fields, including medical diagnostics and environmental monitoring.

Reported by,

Dr. Intan Helina Hasan
FNDL Research Officer 

Date of Input: 28/06/2024 | Updated: 26/07/2024 | roslina_ar