ARCS Scholar creating test capable of rapidly detecting infectious diseases

A PhD student at Arizona State University’s School of Molecular Sciences is working on some potentially life-saving advances in the field of genetic editing. 

Studying under Dr. Alexander Green at ASU’s Biodesign Institute, Chemistry PhD candidate Kirstie Swingle’s focus is on the creation of a new diagnostic test capable of rapidly detecting infectious diseases. 

“We’re trying to get detection as close to the initial stage of infection,” Swingle said. “That’s the goal.”

ARCS award means life's a little easier for some of ASU's top doctoral candidates

The latest Arizona State University recipients of the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists recently met to showcase their wide-ranging research and thank many of the donors who made their work possible.

Each year, the ARCS Foundation Phoenix Chapter awards $8,500 to academically excellent doctoral students — money to be used in whatever way students need.