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Engineering Accessible Diagnostics — A Conversation with Dr. Ayokunle Olanrewaju

Engineering Accessible Diagnostics — A Conversation with Dr. Ayokunle Olanrewaju

Office Hours with Liz Wayne
• 45 min
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Dr. Liz Wayne, host of the Office Hours podcast, is joined by Dr. Ayokunle Olanrewaju, Assistant Professor of Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington, for a conversation on how microfluidics is transforming the landscape of accessible diagnostics. Dr. Olanrewaju explains the potential of microfluidic technologies in creating user-friendly diagnostic tests and discusses the fabrication challenges that often hinder progress. Drawing from his upbringing in Nigeria, Dr. Olanrewaju shares why accessible diagnostics matter deeply to him, emphasizing the importance of designing solutions that align with real-world needs. He also offers insight into his ongoing projects, including antiviral drug monitoring platforms and collaborations with researchers across disciplines to advance global health innovation.