Current Projects
A Dual Method for Blood Glucose Measurement
We are developing a dual-detection system for the accurate measurement of blood glucose levels. Technology under development in this project leverages the microfluidics approach used in other related projects.
A Microfluidics-based System for Optical and Electrochemical Detection of Electrolytes
Center researchers are developing a microfluidics-based system for measuring electrolytes in physiological fluids by potentiometric, impedance, and optical fluorescence methods with the goal of developing a self-calibrating sensor array with considerable fault tolerance.
An Implantable, RFID-Enabled Blood Sensor System
The center is developing microfluidics-based technology for an RFID-enabled implantable system capable of measuring blood analytes such as potassium, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), glucose, and blood gases. When combined with wireless communications solutions, the system will allow regular monitoring of physiological status from a remote location. Home healthcare and military markets will be served by this device.
Selective Detection of Chemical Weapons
The detection of nerve agents (V-series, G-Series, etc.) presents a difficult problem due to the high frequency of false positives from most current sensor systems used. We are applying our experience in the design of highly selective molecules for blood detection sensors to the area of chemical weapons detection with the goal of creating a wearable or implanted sensor system that has a lower number of false positives and increased sensitivity.
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