Diagnostic sensing applications

The development of diagnostic and bioanalytical microsystems has accelerated clinical diagnostics for the analysis of proteins, toxins, hormones, or viruses. One of our main research focuses has been the creation of clinical point-of-care diagnostic platforms that can be readily adapted to specific biomarker detection needs, including low detection limits, complex sample matrices, and device portability, providing effective solutions for smart future healthcare systems.

  • Lab-on-a-chip device for rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen-detection

    As demonstrated by the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak, rapid detection and identification of viral infections are pressing human health issues. Faster and more accurate diagnoses will benefit health care systems and provide improved epidemiological data. In this project, we are closing the gap between conventional antigen- and PCR Covid-19 test kits by combining the advantages of both systems, such as high detection sensitivity and rapid read-out times in our diagnostic device.

  • Mobile Lung-on-a-chip aka living sensor drone

    A living sensor drone containing a multi-cell barrier microarray is developed to rapidly identify potential risk areas and map danger zones to detect cellular responses after exposure to ambient air.

  • Biomarker detection of blood samples applications

    This research project sets out to create a point-of-care disposable diagnostic microsystem to detect the presence of biomarkers (e.g., antibodies, fatty acids, and glucose, etc.) in small blood samples without the need for external electronic components or read-out.

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