Sarah Hamade
Eastern Michigan University, MI 48197, USA
Title: COVID-19: The ocean, an ally against the virus.
Biography
Biography: Sarah Hamade
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the population and healthcare system. Researchers worldwide are frantically searching for a cure or a vaccine to combat the virus. While this may be achieved via conventional methods, potential valuable resources in our fight may lie in our vast ocean ecosystems. Red Algae griffithisin, sea sponge lasonolide, sea lamprey lymphocytes, and cone snail ziconotide have all shown promising uses in the healthcare industry. The purpose of this research is to present and describe the aforementioned resources and how they can aid in our battle against COVID-19.