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Andrew H. Laszlo is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Washington. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Washington in 2014 and holds a B.A. in Physics from the University of Colorado, Boulder, which he obtained in 2009. His research focuses on Biological Physics, particularly the development and improvement of Nanopore Sequencing for DNA analysis. Laszlo's work involves utilizing nanopores, which are extremely small holes that serve as powerful nano-scale sensors, to investigate the ionic current changes as DNA molecules translocate through these pores. His innovative approach, known as Single-molecule Picometer Resolution Nanopore Tweezers (SPRNT), allows the study of the precise mechanokinetics of enzymes with unprecedented detail. His current projects include analyzing the helicase-polymerase interactions in SARS-CoV-2 to better understand the functionalities of these enzymes. Through his contributions, Laszlo aims to enhance our insights into nucleic acid sequencing technologies.
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