Visit from Dr. Ryan J. White (University of Cincinnati, USA)
On May 9th, our research group had the honor of hosting Dr. Ryan J. White, Professor and Ohio Eminent Scholar from the University of Cincinnati (USA). Dr. White, a leading figure in the field of electroanalytical chemistry, gave a thought-provoking seminar titled:
"Using Electrochemistry to Drive New Sensing Abilities of Electrochemical, Aptamer-Based Sensors"
Seminar Summary
Dr. White presented recent advancements in electrochemical, aptamer-based (E-AB) sensors, a cutting-edge biosensing platform that enables continuous molecular detection in complex environments, including in vivo settings. These sensors rely on specially selected nucleic acid sequences-aptamers-that undergo conformational changes upon target binding, producing measurable signals via changes in faradaic current.
His talk highlighted time-resolved voltammetric techniques that enhance E-AB sensor performance, allowing for high-resolution, calibration-free sensing. These innovations are particularly impactful in real-time biomedical monitoring and address critical challenges in detecting small molecules with high specificity.
About Dr. Ryan J. White
Dr. White holds a joint appointment in the Departments of Chemistry and Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Cincinnati, where he has also served as Head of Chemistry since 2022. His academic journey includes a B.Sc. from the University of North Carolina, a Ph.D. from the University of Utah, and postdoctoral work at UC Santa Barbara as an NIH NRSA Fellow.
His work lies at the intersection of nanoscience, electrochemistry, and biointerfaces, and his group focuses on developing innovative analytical tools with nanoscale resolution to study chemical and biological systems. Dr. White is a recipient of the Royce W. Murray Young Investigator Award from the Society for Electroanalytical Chemistry.
We sincerely thank Dr. White for his inspiring visit and engaging seminar, which sparked valuable discussions and new ideas within our group.
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