In this episode, recorded via Zoom on May 11, 2020, we talked to Penn State personnel about their involvement with the Manufacturing and Sterilization for COVID-19 Project, or MASC. We discussed how University staff and researchers used their resources and expertise to produce and extend the effective life of personal protection equipment needed by medical providers during the pandemic.
Relevant Links
- Manufacturing and Sterilization for COVID-19 (MASC) Initiative
- MedRxiv
- BioRxiv
- Prusa Face Shield
- Eva J. Pell ABSL3 Laboratory for Advanced Biological Research
- CDC: Recognizing the Biosafety Levels
- N95DECON.org
- Netflix Docuseries Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak
Guests:
- Moriah Szpara – Associate Professor of Biology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology
- Timothy Simpson – Paul Morrow Professor in Engineering Design and Manufacturing
- Melissa James – Facilities Coordinator, Eva J. Pell Laboratory for Advanced Biological Research
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