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Fast and sensitive detection of biomarkers

As highlighted by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the ability to quickly, cheaply and reliably detect biomarkers, such as RNA or antibodies, is an essential part of crisis preparedness.

IVAs 100-lista 2021

Year:

2021

Category:

Society & welfare

University:

Lund University

Responsible Researcher:

Heiner Linke

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We have developed a bio-sensor platform based on nanostructured surfaces to enable optical detection of biomarkers with 20 times higher sensitivity compared to traditional surfaces. The higher sensitivity may reduce the need of chemical amplification and enrichment steps, e.g. the PCR step for COVID-19 testing, and thus potentially give an instant result. Our cheap and scalable production technology, and the possibility to apply it to many different biomarkers, will enable widespread use of the nanoplatforms.

(I samverkan med Chalmers tekniska högskola)

IVA’s 100 List 2021 - Sustainable crisis preparedness

IVA’s 100 List 2021 highlights a diverse range of research projects from Swedish universities, under the theme Sustainable crisis preparedness. The projects have been selected based on their great potential to create value through commercialization, business and method development, or societal impact. All participating researchers are interested in increased contacts with the business sector for the application and further development of their projects.

Named contact persons for each research project on the 100 List are responsible for the accuracy of the information presented.

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