Anthony Mcgoron

Abstract

Across the word the incidence of environmental contamination is rapidly increasing. Detect-to-protect biosensors are primarily utilized by first responders as a method of providing warning signals during incidents of environmental contamination. Incidents of environmental contamination can occur accidentally or intentionally. Early detection and monitoring may contribute to mitigate or ameliorate the impact of environmental contamination.FIU inventors have developed a detector device that is a superior alternative to present industry-standard detection for chemical-toxins which use sophisticated analytical chemistry techniques and instrumentation. The on-chip SLISA (Silver-Linked Immuno-Sensor Assay) design integrates the key advantages of label-free ultra-transitive surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) detection using silver nanoparticles with highly accurate immune-sensing technologies to establish a new level of a detect-to-protect biosensors which are simple to use, allow for rapid detection, and offer portable design for on-site applications.

Benefit

Allows for quick, portable, direct label-free detection.Provides high sensitivity and the accuracy of ELISA molecular assay.

Market Application

The on-chip SLISA has immediate environmental, defense, and security applications, and can be used by first responders to protect civilians in incidents of chemical and biological toxins released in the environment.The device can be easily modified to allow for biomedical applications, specifically the detection of protein-biomarkers indicators of the overall health of the environment or for diseases like cancer, diabetes, HIV, and neuro-degenerative conditions.