Lydia Sohn

UC Berkeley researchers have created a method to detect and quantify COVID-19 in a large sample, according to a study published May 18.

Mechano-NPS studies how soft or stiff a cell is by analyzing small samples of breast tissue. The technology analyzes the samples by putting individual cells through a very small channel, or micropore, and seeing how fast they can travel and rebound.

The White House recently recognized UC Berkeley associate professor of mechanical engineering Lydia Sohn for her placement as one of five finalists last year in an international competition to develop new tools for scientists.