Grant: Canada Research Chairs
University of British Columbia
$100,000.00
Chemical Sensing
EF 2017-18
Résumé
The Algar Research Program focuses on developing nanoparticle-based biosensors and cellular probes. Nanoparticles represent a new frontier in biosensing by virtue of their unique properties and small size. We seek to exploit these characteristics in developing new bioanalytical tools that can (1) measure panels of multiple, clinically relevant biomarkers at points of patient care; (2) elucidate complex biochemical processes in cells through real-time visualization and quantitative measurements; and (3) provide concurrent diagnostic and therapeutic utility. Our current focus is on harnessing brightly luminescent quantum dot nanoparticles as platforms to detect protease enzymes. Irregularities associated with these enzymes are implicated in many diseases.
Programme
Canada Research Chairs
Bénéficiaire
Emplacement
British Columbia, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
Tel que publié
Application id
1000228971-2012
Name nom
Algar, Russ
Department département
Chemistry
Organization id
2
Institution établissement
University of British Columbia
Province en
British Columbia
Province fr
Colombie-Britannique
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2017
Competition year année de concours
2012
Award amount
100000
Program id
CRC
Program name en
Canada Research Chairs
Program name fr
Chaires de recherche du Canada
Group en
Discovery grants programs
Group fr
Programmes de subventions à la découverte
Committee code
9998
Committee name en
Canada Research Chair Selection Committee
Committee name fr
Comité de sélection des Chaires de recherche du Canada
Area of application code
9999
Area of application group en
Not available
Area of application group fr
Non disponible
Area of application en
Not available
Area of application fr
Non disponible
Research subject code
3500
Research subject group en
Analytical chemistry
Research subject group fr
Chimie analytique
Research subject en
Analytical chemistry
Research subject fr
Chimie analytique
Partie
0
Application title
Chemical Sensing
Keyword
CRC
Application summary
The Algar Research Program focuses on developing nanoparticle-based biosensors and cellular probes. Nanoparticles represent a new frontier in biosensing by virtue of their unique properties and small size. We seek to exploit these characteristics in developing new bioanalytical tools that can (1) measure panels of multiple, clinically relevant biomarkers at points of patient care; (2) elucidate complex biochemical processes in cells through real-time visualization and quantitative measurements; and (3) provide concurrent diagnostic and therapeutic utility. Our current focus is on harnessing brightly luminescent quantum dot nanoparticles as platforms to detect protease enzymes. Irregularities associated with these enzymes are implicated in many diseases.
