Science and Technology Review June 2021

Technical Report · Tue Aug 03 00:00:00 EDT 2021

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1818393· OSTI ID:1818393

Storar, S. ^[1]; Sexton, G. ^[1]; Parker, A. ^[1]; Hansen, R. ^[1]; Falcone, P. ^[1]

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1. Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists came together, leveraging many different disciplines and technologies to address this global challenge. Livermore focused on three areas of research: creating alternatives for medical equipment in short supply, such as ventilators and nasal swabs; developing methods to help detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for COVID-19; and designing medical countermeasures such as antibodies and antivirals to combat the disease.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC52-07NA27344
• OSTI ID: 1818393
• Report Number(s): LLNL-TR-52000; 1037076
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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