University of Kansas · ChemistryRapid Stroke Diagnostics Lab
Steven Allan Soper · Lawrence, Kansas
Research Focus
Dr. Steven Allan Soper's lab focuses on developing rapid diagnostic tools for stroke using markers found in blood. By analyzing RNA from extracellular vesicles in blood samples, the lab aims to create a test that can diagnose acute strokes within 31 minutes. This innovative approach hopes to significantly improve timely treatment rates for stroke patients, which are currently very low due to diagnostic limitations.
strokemRNA biomarkersextracellular vesiclesdiagnostic toolsrapid testing
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop a point-of-care diagnostic for acute ischemic stroke.
AIM 02Identify mRNA biomarkers from extracellular vesicles in blood.
AIM 03Create a fluidic cartridge for rapid analysis of stroke-related RNA.
AIM 04Evaluate diagnostic sensitivity and specificity in clinical settings.
AIM 05Implement a technology that enables quick assessment of stroke patients.
Skills the Lab Values
mRNA expression profilingsample preparationliquid handlingnanopore technologyfluorescence detectionblood plasma analysisbioassay developmentmodular fluidic cartridge designPCRdata interpretation
Output against the department
Publications415top 25% of dept.55th of 216
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Citations14ktop 38% of dept.82nd of 216
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