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Paul Piunno is an Associate Professor in the Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto Mississauga, specializing in the field of bio-analytical chemistry and biotechnology. With extensive experience in both academia and the biotechnology industry, he focuses on the development and commercial implementation of optical biosensor technologies for rapid, reusable, sensitive, and selective nucleic acid diagnostics. His research aims to create chemically-selective surfaces and associated instrumentation suitable for the practical application of biosensor devices. Notably, his work includes the development of fluorimetric nucleic acid biosensors that utilize immobilized nucleic acid probes to detect and identify pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and genetic mutations. Additionally, he explores nucleic acid immobilization methods and interfacial biomolecule organization, which provides insights into the physical chemistry of nucleic acid hybridization. In his teaching role, he emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary education and develops courses that blend molecular biology and biotechnology with real-world applications to enhance the undergraduate chemistry learning experience.
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