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Saving lives and protecting planet Earth, all in a day’s work

2020 in review: Biodesign discoveries unfold and the institute expands amidst a global pandemic that called for innovative solutions.

ASU’s unsung heroes

Workers on one of the front lines of the pandemic keep ASU's campuses safe and running.

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What kind of COVID-19 test do I need and where can I get it?

Testing is proving to be one of the most effective tools we currently have to slow the spread of COVID-19. Testing sites, including many ASU saliva-based testing sites, are widely available throughout the state. ASU’s tests are free, and results are available typically within 48 hours.

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State recognizes ASU Biodesign Institute’s response to COVID-19 with Innovator of the Year Award

The Biodesign Institute’s provision of rapid public testing and development of a saliva-based test earned it the Governor's Award for Innovation - Academia.

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In response to the pandemic crisis, we have converted our state-of-the-art research infrastructure into a fully FDA-approved and clinically certified lab capable of performing thousands of COVID-19 tests per day.

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