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Robert Fagerlund

Principal Investigator

University of Otago

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Fundamental and applied characterization of CRISPR-Cas systems.

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My research focuses on the fundamental characterisation of natural CRISPR-Cas immune systems and repurposing these for new biotech tools. I use a wide-range of techniques to investigate the molecular mechanisms of these complexes, including genetic, structural, and biochemical approaches.

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University of Otago

Self-amplifying, in-field RNA detection platform using type III-D CRISPR technology

A novel Type III-D CRISPR-based RNA detection platform that leverages innate signal amplification to deliver highly sensitive, specific, and low-cost in-field testing without the need for pre-amplification. Designed for ...

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Robert Fagerlund

Principal Investigator

University of Otago

Work experience

Penn State University

Postdoctoral Scientist

2012 - 2014

University of Otago

Principal Investigator

2004 - 2014

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