Antibody Research Could Boost Coronavirus Testing, Therapies, and Vaccines

Georgia Tech researchers are working with colleagues at the CDC to produce coronavirus antibodies that could lead to improved testing techniques.

Redesigning Hand Sanitizer and Donating 7,000 Gallons to Fight Covid-19

Hand sanitizer was about to run dangerously low across the U.S. but charitable volunteers from Georgia Tech rescued it by turning to fuel-grade ethanol and a special FDA waiver. Then they donated 7,000 gallons to hospitals and nursing homes. Credit: Georgia Tech / Christopher Moore
Jun 15, 2020 - Atlanta, GA
It was so obvious the country was going to have a hand sanitizer crisis, but few wanted to acknowledge it.

Ozone Disinfection Could Safely Allow Reuse of Personal Protective Equipment

Shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) can force hospitals and other healthcare facilities to reuse PPE that was intended for a single use. Georgia Tech researchers have studied the use of ozone to disinfect the items. (Credit: Getty Images, not for republication)
Jul 09, 2020 - Atlanta, GA
A new study shows that ozone gas could provide a safe means for disinfecting certain types of PPE.

Covid-19 Mask Study Finds Layering, Material Choice Matter

Some of the mask fabric samples tested by Georgia Tech researchers. (Credit: Taekyu Joo, Georgia Tech) 
Apr 02, 2021 - Atlanta, GA
Georgia Tech researchers discuss findings of Covid-19 mask study, analyzing the filtration performance of commercially available materials.
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