Grant: Discovery Grants Program - Individual
Grant MacEwan University
$36,000.00
Biomimetic molecularly imprinted polymers single atom nanozyme molecular scaffolds for multimodal spectroelectrochemical sensing.
EF 2024-25
Résumé
This research program aims to develop adaptable biomimetic polymers for integration in sensors for health and wellness diagnostic. Traditional bioreceptors used in sensor development, such as enzymes and antibodies, are costly and environmentally unstable, driving the need for innovative artificial molecular receptors. Recent advances in single atom nanozymes (SANs) show promise for improved performance and selectivity. Over the next five years, the program will focus on combining SANs with molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) scaffolds for advanced and precise point-of-need (PON) multi-analyte detection of biomarkers including reactive oxygen species (ROS), cortisol, epinephrine, and interleukin-6, which are known indicators of mental health diagnostics- an area of critical importance to Canada and worldwide.
In the next 5-years, =27 undergrad HQP will be trained in my NSERC-DG, equipping them with practical experience on scientific innovation, diverse modern analytical instrumentation, data analytics and science communication- skills that are highly demanded by employers and for grad school.
Programme
Discovery Grants Program - Individual
Bénéficiaire
Emplacement
Alberta, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
Tel que publié
Application id
RGPIN-2024-04851
Name nom
Mugo, Samuel
Department département
Arts and Science
Organization id
3205
Institution établissement
Grant MacEwan University
Province en
Alberta
Province fr
Alberta
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2024
Competition year année de concours
2024
Award amount
36000
Program id
RGPIN
Program name en
Discovery Grants Program - Individual
Program name fr
Programme de subventions à la découverte - individuelles
Group en
DISCOVERY RESEARCH
Group fr
RECHERCHE AXÉE SUR LA DÉCOUVERTE
Committee code
1504
Committee name en
Chemistry
Committee name fr
Chimie
Area of application code
1208
Area of application group en
Advancement of knowledge
Area of application group fr
Avancement des connaissances
Area of application en
Materials sciences
Area of application fr
Sciences des matériaux
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
Field of research list names en
Not available
Field of research list names fr
Non disponible
Socioeconomic objective list names en
Not available
Socioeconomic objective list names fr
Non disponible
Application title
Biomimetic molecularly imprinted polymers single atom nanozyme molecular scaffolds for multimodal spectroelectrochemical sensing.
Keywords
point-of-need (pon) spectroelectrochemical sensing; single atom nanozymes (san); single atom nanozymes (san) biomimetic sensing; molecularly imprinted polymer san chemosensors; multiplexed electrochemical sensors; health & wellness chemical analytics
Application summary
This research program aims to develop adaptable biomimetic polymers for integration in sensors for health and wellness diagnostic. Traditional bioreceptors used in sensor development, such as enzymes and antibodies, are costly and environmentally unstable, driving the need for innovative artificial molecular receptors. Recent advances in single atom nanozymes (SANs) show promise for improved performance and selectivity. Over the next five years, the program will focus on combining SANs with molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) scaffolds for advanced and precise point-of-need (PON) multi-analyte detection of biomarkers including reactive oxygen species (ROS), cortisol, epinephrine, and interleukin-6, which are known indicators of mental health diagnostics- an area of critical importance to Canada and worldwide.
In the next 5-years, =27 undergrad HQP will be trained in my NSERC-DG, equipping them with practical experience on scientific innovation, diverse modern analytical instrumentation, data analytics and science communication- skills that are highly demanded by employers and for grad school.
