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Natural sciences
- Chemical aspects of sensor technology
- Electrochemical methods
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Medical and health sciences
- Protein diagnostics
This project focuses on developing electrochemical immunosensors for the early detection of diseases by identifying biomarkers. These sensors consist of a functionalized electrode array where immobilized matching antibodies specifically and selectively detect targeted protein biomarkers. Depending on the concentration of the targeted protein in the sample, varying amounts of biomarkers will bind to the antibodies, which can then be detected electrochemically. The focus is on a wide range of diseases, including cervical cancer and cardiovascular conditions, making the technology highly versatile. The basic research funding will be used for material research, prototyping, and validation in terms of sensitivity, selectivity, reproducibility, and stability over time, as well as preclinical tests.