The Use of Bioactive Glass in the Treatment and Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Department
Biological Sciences
Major
Biological Sciences
Research Advisor
Semon, Julie A.
Advisor's Department
Biological Sciences
Funding Source
Miner Tank
Abstract
With sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and antibiotic resistance on the rise, a new treatment is needed to combat these growing problems. We propose a novel way to not only treat STIs but also prevent them through the use of bioactive glass. In previous research it has been demonstrated that bioactive glass kills bacteria and heals wounds. The insertion of a silicon base tampon like device, coated in bioactive glass will target the bacteria. By targeting multiple pathways, our product will kill bacteria and heal wounds of the vagina. This process will not only treat current infection but can be applied to prevent them.
Biography
Laura and Samantha are seniors graduating this upcoming May. They began this project with friends in a course BioDesign and Innovation, taught by Dr. Julie Semon. Currently Laura is also researching cell cytokinesis in Dr. Katie Shannon’s lab, and Samantha is currently researching regenerative medicine in Dr. Julie Semon’s lab. After graduation Laura plans to attend Physicians Assistants School and Samantha plans to attend graduate school.
Research Category
Sciences
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Document Type
Presentation
Location
Carver Room
Presentation Date
17 Apr 2018, 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
The Use of Bioactive Glass in the Treatment and Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Carver Room
With sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and antibiotic resistance on the rise, a new treatment is needed to combat these growing problems. We propose a novel way to not only treat STIs but also prevent them through the use of bioactive glass. In previous research it has been demonstrated that bioactive glass kills bacteria and heals wounds. The insertion of a silicon base tampon like device, coated in bioactive glass will target the bacteria. By targeting multiple pathways, our product will kill bacteria and heal wounds of the vagina. This process will not only treat current infection but can be applied to prevent them.
Comments
Joint project with: Samantha Greaney