Modular Biosensor Patch
Abstract
Report developed under SBIR contract for topic DHA18-003. Researchers are identifying new biomarkers to help monitor cognition and stress in the human body and enhance human performance. Traditional biomarkers like heart rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, blood glucose, electrolyte concentration, etc have been correlated with cognition and stress states. However, the correlation is indirect. Molecular biomarkers with stronger and more specific links are preferred. Molecular biomarkers can be more specific to cognition states and typically take the form of bioactive molecules including steroids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. The tools available to quantify molecular biomarkers during their discovery are sensitive and selective, but also have significant drawbacks. These tools are inconvenient in many ways and prohibit real time monitoring. As medical researchers identify new important molecular biomarkers, medical professionals need wearable sensor systems to take full advantage of their discovery. CRG plans to develop a modular wearable biosensor patch to provide non-invasive, continuous monitoring of sweat based biomarkers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 19, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1067691
Entities
People
- Brian E. Henslee
- Frank M. Zalar
Organizations
- Cornerstone Research Group