Ion Current Rectification Biosensing Biomedical Technologies
Abstract
A biosensor is a device that uses a living organism or biological molecules, especially proteins, enzymes or antibodies, to detect the presence of target chemicals or biomarkers. Biosensors have many different uses and applications, and are used in medical diagnostics, academic research, biodefense, drug development, environmental monitoring, and food contamination detection. Typical biosensors are large, expensive laboratory equipment that take a lot of time and expertise to run or operate and can only detect one to a few high concentration target chemicals or biomarkers at a time. The objective of this program is to develop a miniaturized biosensor that is very easy to use and can detect a large number of both low concentration and high concentration target chemical or biomarkers at a time. The advantages and motivation to develop such a technology or device are based on improving patient care and patient health. The technology to be developed during this program will directly benefit the Service member, Veterans, their families, as well as the general public at large, by allowing individuals to get on-the-spot, accurate, and comprehensive diagnostic test results. Within the next 3 to 5 years, the technology developed during this program will allow an individual in the field, or at the pharmacy, clinic, or hospital, to rapidly assess his or her general health, diagnose injuries or diseases (for example, cancer, infections, etc.), help determine what drugs or therapy should be given, and determine whether or not those therapies or drugs are having the desired effect.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Oct 29, 2018
- Source ID
- W81XWH1710582
Entities
People
- Eric Ervin
Organizations
- Electronic BioSciences (United States)
- United States Army