Using chemical compounds to reduce COVID-19 spread

COVID-19 Research Area(s): Diagnostics, Genomics & Transmission Dynamics

David Perrin, professor in the department of chemistry at UBC, is receiving $167,056 from CIHR for his research into the development of non-toxic, drug-like products that can intercept the COVID virus and prevent it from entering cells. This product could potentially also be used as a preventive coating on medical devices, as a topical skin cream to reduce spread, and, potentially, orally.