Tag: COVID-19 testing

Rapid Innovation in the Fight Against COVID-19

With expertise that spans basic, translational and clinical research, Brigham and Women’s Hospital clinicians and investigators are working tirelessly to address the most urgent needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Brigham has shut down most of its physical research labs. But many labs are still performing COVID-19 research remotely to better understand SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 in order to develop treatment strategies against them. Read More

Innovative Testing Strategy Conserves PPE During the COVID-19 Pandemic

B-PROTECTED COVID-19 Testing Booth

Personal protective equipment (PPE) constraints are creating a great challenge for hospitals and health systems across the nation as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise. To address this problem, a team of staff from across Brigham and Women’s Hospital came together to develop an innovative COVID-19 testing booth. The Brigham Protective Equipment for Clinical Test Environment and Diagnostics (B-PROTECTED) booth preserves PPE and keeps clinicians on the front lines protected.

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COVID-19 Test Results in 24 Hours

Team clinicians and researchers in Clinical Molecular Pathology and Microbiology

Brigham and Women’s Hospital successfully validated a COVID-19 test for admitted patients, offering results within 24 hours. A team of experts from the Department of Pathology have been racing against the clock in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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