Richard C. Willson - Houston TX, US Ulrich Strych - Pearland TX, US Binh V. Vu - Houston TX, US
International Classification:
C12Q 1/70 C12Q 1/68
US Classification:
435 5, 435 611, 435 612
Abstract:
A methodology for bioassays and diagnostics in which a particulate label (ranging in size from nm-scale molecular assemblages to organisms on the scale of tens or hundreds of microns), such as, but not limited to, nanoparticles, bacteria, bacteriophage, Daphnia, and magnetic particles, serve carriers for analytes bound by molecular recognition elements such as antibodies, aptamers, etc. The described methodology is generally applicable to most pathogen assays and molecular diagnostics and also leads to enhanced sensitivity and convenience of use.
Systems And Methods For Detection Of Chemiluminescent Reactions
- Houston TX, US - Monterrey, MX Binh V. VU - Houston TX, US Olga Patricia VÁZQUEZ VILLEGAS - Monterrey, MX Federico Augusto RUIZ RUIZ - Monterrey, MX Marco Antonio RITO PALOMARES - Monterrey, MX
Assignee:
University of Houston System - Houston TX Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey - Monterrey
Methods, devices and kit for analyzing a sample comprising 1,5-anhydroglucitol and a first analyte via one or more chemiluminescent reactions. Certain embodiments include measuring a first light response resulting from a first chemiluminescent reaction and measuring a second light response resulting from a second chemiluminescent reaction. Certain embodiments also include comparing the first light response to the second light response to determine a ratio of 1,5-anhydroglucitol and the first analyte.
- Houston TX, US Mary CRUM - Katy TX, US Dimple CHAVAN - Houston TX, US Ekaterini KOURENTZI - Bellaire TX, US Binh V. VU - Houston TX, US Richard C. WILLSON - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
The University of Houston System - Houston TX
International Classification:
G01N 33/542
Abstract:
Assay compositions and methods for detection of analytes that include covalent modification of assay elements, such that they are preserved, destroyed, created, or immobilized. Methods for detecting an analyte in a biological sample. The method includes providing a mixture of a biological sample potentially containing the analyte, and a molecular recognition element physically coupled to a covalent modification agent, wherein the molecular recognition element is capable of specific recognition of the analyte, and exposing the mixture to a first set of reaction conditions, wherein the analyte and molecular recognition element can associate to form a recognition complex. Upon formation of the recognition complex, the method further includes generating by use of the covalent modification agent, a template complex; and exposing the template complex to a second set of reaction conditions, wherein the template complex is amplified to generate a detectable product indicative of the presence of the analyte.
Systems And Methods For Detection Of Chemiluminescent Reactions
- Houston TX, US - Monterrey, MX Binh V. VU - Houston TX, US Olga Patricia VÁZQUEZ VILLEGAS - Monterrey, MX Federico Augusto RUIZ RUIZ - Monterrey, MX Marco Antonio RITO PALOMARES - Monterrey, MX
Assignee:
University of Houston System - Houston TX Tecnologico de Monterrey - Monterrey
Methods, devices and kit for analyzing a sample comprising 1,5-anhydroglucitol and a first analyte via one or more chemiluminescent reactions. Certain embodiments include measuring a first light response resulting from a first chemiluminescent reaction and measuring a second light response resulting from a second chemiluminescent reaction. Certain embodiments also include comparing the first light response to the second light response to determine a ratio of 1,5-anhydroglucitol and the first analyte.
Santiago Canyon College
Chair of the Performing Arts Department
Laguna Niguel Presbyterian Church
Music Minister
Claremont Graduate University 1995 - 2001
Grad Student
Education:
Claremont Graduate University
Skills:
Music Music Education Teaching Tutoring Higher Education Community Outreach Event Planning Curriculum Design Classroom
Nov 2011 to Present Staff Scientist, MicrofluidicsUniversity of Houston Houston, TX Jul 2006 to Nov 2011 Graduate Research AssistantUniversity of Texas Health Science Center Houston, TX Dec 2004 to Jun 2006 Research Assistant IIUniversity of Texas Health Science Center Houston, TX May 2002 to Dec 2004 Research Assistant I
Education:
University of Houston Houston, TX Aug 2011 Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringUniversity of Houston Houston, TX Jan 1996 to Jan 2006 BS in BiologyUniversity of Houston Houston, TX Jan 1996 to Jan 2002 BS in Chemical Engineering
Skills:
Molecular biology skills: DNA/RNA isolation DNA sequencing (ABI 3100 Genetic Analyzer) Nucleic acid amplification: Real-time PCR (SYBR Green, Taqman), SNP analysis, STR Genotyping, Emulsion PCR, Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification of DNA (LAMP) Microarray FPLC-Protein/DNA purification Protein/DNA gel electrophoresis Biomolecule conjugation Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) Beckman Biomek 2000 Liquid Handler Capillary electrophoresis (Agilent 2100 bioanalyzer) Particle and surface functionalization and characterization skills: Functionalization of gold and magnetic nanoparticles with protein and DNA Characterization of nanoparticles (DLS, nanopore Izons qNano, micro-cantilever sensor Archimedes) Immobilization of biochemical molecules to surfaces Scanning electron microscope (SEM) Microfluidics COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Offices, advanced skills in Excel (macro programming and template generation) Databases: MS Access, MySQL Programming languages: Fortran, Matlab, VB, C++ Simulation software: COMSOL Multiphysics Simulation Software Data acquisition and instrument control: LabVIEW
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Binh Vu Director, Vice President
ARCO STARS INC Gasoline Service Station
5855 Sovereign Dr STE A, Houston, TX 77036 3818 Alpine Cir, Missouri City, TX 77459 13327 Lk Excursion Ct, Houston, TX 77044
Binh Vu Director
PURPLE LABEL INC Whol Piece Goods/Notions
13327 Lk Excursion Ct, Houston, TX 77044
Binh Vu Director
Laguna Niguel Presbyterian Church Religious Organization
30071 Ivy Glenn Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92677 9492491218
Binh Vu Manager
Lawndale Family Dentistry Dentist's Office
15308 Inglewood Ave, Lawndale, CA 90260 3106441694, 3106441695
Binh V Vu President, Director
JAVIOCA, INC Business Services at Non-Commercial Site
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