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Imagining the Tools of Tomorrow
Countable Labs co-founder and CTO Christina Fan describes the mindset that led to the development of the Innovation Award-winning Countable PCR platform
Christina Fan, PhD, transitioned from aspiring medical doctor to bioengineer, influenced by her physician parents and a passion for hands-on problem-solving.
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Fan's significant early discovery involved using digital PCR for chromosome counting, leading to the development of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) in 2008.
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Her work combined digital counting with next-generation sequencing to detect fetal DNA in maternal plasma, addressing challenges in prenatal screening.
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Fan emphasizes the importance of perspective and collaboration, advocating for innovative approaches and tools beyond traditional methods in scientific research.
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Driven by a desire to make scientific advancements accessible, Fan moved from academia to industry, focusing on the commercialization of innovative technologies.
