Luminex has a lot of potential to expand our serological panels. Currently we cover Zika, Chikungunya Virus, Dengue Virus, Yellow Fever Virus, Japanese Encephalitis Virus, St. Louis Encephalitis Virus, Equine Encephalitis Virus, and West Nile Virus. As we expand, we will add information here.
Last updated: 3/17/2026
In recent years, the study of Arboviral diseases have become a major growing field of study driven by very practical realities. Mosquito borne illnesses are expanding geographically due to urbanization, global travel, and climate shifts. Regions that once rarely encountered such viruses are now experiencing seasonal transmission.
Presenter:
Laurie Stephen, PhD President of Ampersand Biosciences
At the 2025 xMap Connect Virtual Series, Laurie Stephen, PhD. of Ampersand Biosciences shared insight on how to develop Luminex assays that provide reliable, reproducible, and meaningful results. As a small biotechnology company nestled in the heart of the Adirondacks, they have more room to explore Luminex assay development than larger companies. Read more