How a New Technology Could Help Fight Microbes
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Discover how ancient visible light technology could revolutionize infection control and combat superbugs in this TEDxCalgary talk by Dr. Belinda Heyne. Learn about groundbreaking COVID-era research that offers hope in the face of rising infections and antimicrobial resistance. Explore the potential of photochemistry as Dr. Heyne, a Chemistry Professor at the University of Calgary, explains how energizing oxygen with visible light creates singlet oxygen to tackle antimicrobial resistance. Gain insights into the speaker's personal experiences and her efforts to champion women in science through initiatives like chemistry magic shows and the Women's Global Breakfast in Calgary. Understand the significance of this innovative approach in the fight against microbes and its potential impact on global health.
Syllabus
How a new technology could help fight microbes | Dr. Belinda Heyne | TEDxCalgary
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TEDx
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