aaron kwong

Coordinated flow of on-campus campaigning events and the necessary equipment needed for the success of the Haman campaign for the McMaster Student's Union Presidency 2013 election. Managed campaign advertisement across McMaster University campus, and aided in developing custom posters advertising our Haman and his political promises. Provided political advice to Haman in his outreach speeches to the McMaster student body. Directed local business outreach promises and exemplified it during on-campus campaigning events.

Maintained positive work flow and synergy in a dental clinic by completing administrative tasks and tending to patient concerns to further develop customer service skills in medical setting. Business-to-business relationships were extended by collaborating with a local printing business to develop community friendly 'thank-you' and 'reminder' cards for the dental clinic.

Current research into electrochemical signalling using DNA hybridization models for detection and quantification of oligonucleotides on solid-state devices fail to show a relationship between target probe length, and stability to signal intensity. My research involves characterizing the signalling effects of DNA nanowire stability and length in order to better direct research in novel models for lab-on-chip DNA hybridization, electrocatalytic signalling detection and quantification. If results show promising relationship between DNA stability, and target-capture probe duplex length, efforts will be made to create tertiary hybridization models to augment electrocatalytic signalling.

Developing an efficient, portable, low cost, low power biosensor for detecting tuberculosis in active and latent individuals. Focus on developing a system and protocol to lyse microbial cells via electroporation/electrochemical lysis under a low voltage electrical field.

Inspired by the global challenge set by the Bill and Melinda Foundation in their 'Grand Challenges Exploration Round 11', I have researched novel microfabrication technology to alter surface morphology of latex films. Using quick, efficient, and inexpensive chemical based methods, it is the purpose of my research to reinvent latex condoms in order to enhance the experience of condom use to preserve pleasure.

Activities and Societies: Power to Change