Emma Dester

Emma studied Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at Michigan State University from 2017-2021. During her undergraduate years at MSU,  she conducted research focusing on rapid disease detection utilizing magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs). She specifically studied and developed applications for the detection of dengue virus, as well as research into using MNPs in a test for antibiotic resistance. Emma is particularly passionate about biomedical engineering projects that provide accessible and cost-effective technologies to developing countries and underprivileged communities.

Presentations:

• E. Dester, E. Alocilja. (2019, April). Optical Sensing for Rapid Detection of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacterial Strains.  Poster session presented at University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum, Michigan State University. 
• E. Dester, E. Alocilja. (2018, July). Visual Test for Rapid Detection of Infectious Diseases and their Antibiotic Susceptibility. Poster session presented at Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences, Michigan State University. 
• E. Dester, A. Bugenske, E. Alocilja. (2018, August). Visual Test for Rapid Screening of Infectious Diseases and their Susceptibility to Antibiotics. Presented at ASABE international conference in Detroit, MI. 
• A. Bugenske, E. Dester, E. Alocilja. (2018, April). Rapid User-Friendly Diagnostic Test for Detection of Pathogens.  Poster session presented at University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum, Michigan State University.