Sensors and Biomedical Applications of Nanotechnology
In developing some of the world’s most stable and robust sensors, UB is at the forefront of nanotech research. Current efforts bring together chemists, clinicians, computer scientists and engineers to determine the full potential of diagnosing disease through non-invasive means, such as expired gases or odors from human breath.
UB’s work in the field of sensors integrates research in chemistry/materials, neural networks, pattern analysis, low-power optical detectors and light sources with clinical expertise. By identifying the complex signal patterns from massive sensor arrays, researchers can correlate the pattern with known human diseases. By creating a rugged, Breathalyzer-type device to detect these chemical patterns, researchers are attempting to develop a speedy, inexpensive tool for early screening of multiple diseases, such as diabetes and cancer.
