EPSRC Reference: |
EP/D500427/1 |
Title: |
Exploitation of Advanced Photonic Boisensors(EAPho-Bio- A new tool for fast and untrasensitive detection of biochemical and biomolecular interactions |
Principal Investigator: |
Zhang, Professor L |
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Department: |
Sch of Engineering and Applied Science |
Organisation: |
Aston University |
Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
Starts: |
01 January 2006 |
Ends: |
30 June 2007 |
Value (£): |
100,885
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EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
Chemical Biology |
Optical Devices & Subsystems |
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
This programme proposes to carry out novel research on the exploitation of a new class of photonic biosensors for fast, sensitive and real-time detection of very small biochemical samples and the dynamic analysis of protein/protein, protein/DNA and cellular interactions. The photonic biosensors will be developed using UV and femtosecond inscribed microstructures in speciality fibres, sensitised by post-inscription processing and bioactivated using bioactive affinity techniques. It is envisaged that, when developed, the highly bio-sensitive/selective optical sensors will have potential applications in genomics, proteomics and drug discovery research and development, as well as in environmental monitoring.The proposed programme intends making to form a strong interaction between the photonics technology and lifescience applications by carrying out this project collaboratively between the Photonics Research Group and Molecular Bioscience Research Group at Aston University.L. Beneficiaries
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Organisation Website: |
http://www.aston.ac.uk |