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Hongquan Zhang is an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, specifically in the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology. His research focuses on the development of bioanalytical tools for ultrasensitive point-of-care detection of biological targets. Zhang is particularly interested in creating innovative fluorescent nanosensors for real-time detection of specific biological targets in cellular environments, as well as constructing DNA nanomachines for targeted analysis. He has authored several important publications in the field, including studies on DNAzyme motors and CRISPR technology applications in biosensing. With a Ph.D. from the University of Alberta obtained in 2009, and master's and bachelor's degrees from Northwest University in Xi’an, China, Zhang has a strong academic background that supports his current research endeavors. He teaches courses related to laboratory research methods and advanced biosensing techniques, contributing to the education of future scientists in his field.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management