Emmanuel James San

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Papers

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Total Citations

7

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About

Emmanuel James San is a biomedical researcher whose work centers on diagnostic innovation and infectious disease control, with a particular focus on high-throughput testing strategies. His most notable contribution, "Implementation of an efficient SARS-CoV-2 specimen pooling strategy for high throughput diagnostic testing" (2021, 7 citations), addresses a critical challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic: scaling up testing capacity while conserving resources. By designing and validating a pooling protocol that allows multiple samples to be tested simultaneously without compromising accuracy, San helped enable frequent, cost-effective population screening—a key tool for early detection in asymptomatic individuals. This work has practical implications for pandemic response and resource-limited settings. While his citation count reflects the niche, applied nature of his research, its real-world impact is significant, informing testing guidelines and laboratory workflows. San’s research exemplifies how methodological innovation can directly support public health strategies, making him a valuable contributor to the field of diagnostic epidemiology.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Implementation of an efficient SARS-CoV-2 specimen pooling strategy for high throughput diagnostic testing
7 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 12
🏛 Institutions: University of KwaZulu-Natal

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