University of Regina is receiving government funding for his work in developing testing for COVID-19 through saliva, which could provide results within minutes.“The most common way we test for COVID is to use an invasive nasal swab, but this technique doesn’t always provide an accurate diagnosis,” said Mohan Babu, a University of Regina researcher.
Google announces $4M in funding for artificial intelligence research in Montreal Babu is receiving the funding through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) Exceptional Opportunities Fund, according to the university’s website.
He said he found out the news last week.In total, Babu received $200,000 for his research, which is focused on peptide therapeutics.