An Introduction to the Lab
For many years, the Wittwer DNA Lab was comprised of talented experts in molecular diagnostics, mechanical engineering, mathematics and software development. With the guidance of
Dr. Carl Wittwer (Principal Investigator) and
Dr. Bob Palais (UVU Mathematics Faculty), these experts successfully developed technologies for simpler and faster DNA analysis. A detailed lab profile was published in
Biotechniques (November, 2008).
Molecular Diagnostics
High resolution melting, assay development, and real-time PCR are the focus of the lab's molecular diagnostics research.
Engineering
A small group of engineers with a focus in mechanical engineering, optics, thermal cycling, and biochemistry with the goal of advancing medical instrumentation.
Software and Mathematics
Building great software (such as uAnalyze, uMelt, and the Tm Tool) for the molecular dx community that continue to grow in use and research contribution.
