MISAA Scientist Team

Trong Nguyen, PhD, Principal Investigator – Leads the team developing novel quantitative lateral flow assays for the detection and measurement of biomarkers and drugs in low-volume whole blood and saliva samples. Developed a proprietary optimal buffer formula for each assay and labeling technique based on DNA hybridization that enhances assay sensitivity to sub-nanogram per microliter or low-picogram per milliliter sensitivity levels. LinkedIn Trong Nguyen, PhD

Maria Ortega, MS, Assists in the development of rapid diagnostic assays using immunochemistry and enzymatic technology including optimizing assay conditions and experimental methods to achieve a working biomedical device for the detection and measurement of various biomarkers. Work includes analyzing data and planning experiments for the screening of material, formulating stability solutions for reagents to achieve an appropriate shelf-life, optimizing assay conditions to improve assay sensitivity and achieve measurements in relevant concentration range. LinkedIn Maria Ortega