Seminar"Nanobiosensors for Diagnostics: Sustainable Point-of-Care Technologies Shaped by Nanotechnology and the REASSURED Framework"Arben Merkoçi

Micro/Bio/Nanofluidics (Shen) Unit would like to invite you to the seminar by Prof. Arben Merkoçi on July 8 (Tuesday).
 
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Date:   July 8, 2025
Time:  15:00-16:00
Venue: B503, OIST
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Speaker:

Arben Merkoçi
Professor
Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2)
CSIC and The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology
ICREA - Institucio Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats
Spain

Title:

Nanobiosensors for Diagnostics: Sustainable Point-of-Care Technologies Shaped by Nanotechnology and the REASSURED Framework

Abstract:

The growing demand for rapid, reliable, and accessible diagnostic solutions has intensified the development of innovative point-of-care (POC) technologies. Nanobiosensors—combining cutting-edge nanotechnology with advanced nanomaterials such as gold nanoparticles, quantum dots, and graphene—are redefining the landscape of medical diagnostics through their exceptional sensitivity, specificity, and adaptability.

This talk will present the design and application of nanobiosensors that integrate sustainable materials, such as nitrocellulose and paper-based platforms, to develop both optical (e.g., lateral flow assays) and electrochemical devices. Emphasis will be placed on examples targeting critical health challenges, including virus detection (e.g., SARS-CoV-2), cancer biomarkers, and neurodegenerative disease indicators. The discussion will also include wearable sensor technologies and smartphone-integrated systems that enhance the practicality of these diagnostics in real-world settings.

Aligned with the REASSURED criteria—Real-time connectivity, Ease of specimen collection, Affordability, Sensitivity, Specificity, User-friendliness, Rapid and robust operation, Equipment-free or minimal, and Deliverability to end-users—these nanobiosensors exemplify how sustainable, intelligent diagnostic tools can address global health needs and bridge gaps in decentralized healthcare delivery.

Host:
Prof. Amy Shen