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Jun Ye Receives 2025 AB Nexus Grant
The project exemplifies the mission of AB Nexus, which was launched in 2020 to foster cross-campus collaborations that tackle complex health challenges. This year’s grant cycle emphasized quantum-enabled health research and support for early-career investigators. Ye’s project was one of two quantum-focused initiatives selected for $300,000 in seed funding.
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Principal Investigators: Lilliam Ambroggio, PhD (CU Anschutz) and Jun Ye, PhD (CU Boulder)
Using quantum sensing and advanced laser technologies, this project aims to develop a new breath test to help doctors quickly and safely differentiate between bacterial pneumonia, viral infections and asthma in children. By analyzing a child’s breath molecules, the team hopes to improve the process of diagnosis, reduce unnecessary treatments, and create a portable tool for use in hospitals and clinics.