Grant: Idea to Innovation
Université de Sherbrooke
$60,000.00
Photoluminescence reader for clinical study of the quantum dot biosensor
EF 2011-12
Résumé
The rapid and accurate detection of different pathogens in humans is of paramount importance for efficient patient care and prevention of nosocomial outbreaks. Currently available viral diagnostic modules are expensive, relatively slow and restricted to a single virus or family.
We have invented a new method for rapid and simultaneous detection of numerous pathogens that is based on the photoluminescence (PL) of epitaxial quantum dots (eQD). The method has the potential to revolutionize the viral diagnostic field. In the frame of this interdisciplinary proposal, Dr. Jan Dubowski (expert in technology of quantum semiconductors at the Faculty of Engineering, Univ. de Sherbrooke), Dr. Eric Frost (expert in PCR and immunological techniques for clinical diagnostics at the Faculty of Medicine, Univ. de Sherbrooke) and Dr. Sophie Michaud (clinical expert involved in control program for influenza at the Faculty of Medicine, Univ. de Sherbrooke) will develop an eQD PL reading device that will be used to demonstrate detection of the live influenza A virus.
Programme
Idea to Innovation
Bénéficiaire
Emplacement
Quebec, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
Tel que publié
Application id
350235-2007
Name nom
Dubowski, Jan
Department département
Génie électrique et génie informatique
Organization id
68
Institution établissement
Université de Sherbrooke
Province en
Québec
Province fr
Québec
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2011
Competition year année de concours
2007
Award amount
60000
Program id
I2IPJ
Program nane en
Idea to Innovation
Program name fr
De l'idée à l'innovation
Group en
Research partnerships programs
Group fr
Programmes de partenariat
Committee code
96
Committee name en
RPP Internal Decision Cttee
Committee name fr
Cté de décision interne - PPR
Area of application code
1201
Area of application group en
Advancement of knowledge
Area of application group fr
Avancement des connaissances
Area of application en
Life sciences (including biotechnology)
Area of application fr
Sciences de la vie (y compris biotechnologie)
Research subject code
3304
Research subject group en
Condensed matterphysics
Research subject group fr
Physique de la matière condensée
Research subject en
Semiconductors
Research subject fr
Semiconducteurs
Partie
2
Nb partie
2
Application title
Photoluminescence reader for clinical study of the quantum dot biosensor
Keyword
NSERC
Application summary
The rapid and accurate detection of different pathogens in humans is of paramount importance for efficient patient care and prevention of nosocomial outbreaks. Currently available viral diagnostic modules are expensive, relatively slow and restricted to a single virus or family.
We have invented a new method for rapid and simultaneous detection of numerous pathogens that is based on the photoluminescence (PL) of epitaxial quantum dots (eQD). The method has the potential to revolutionize the viral diagnostic field. In the frame of this interdisciplinary proposal, Dr. Jan Dubowski (expert in technology of quantum semiconductors at the Faculty of Engineering, Univ. de Sherbrooke), Dr. Eric Frost (expert in PCR and immunological techniques for clinical diagnostics at the Faculty of Medicine, Univ. de Sherbrooke) and Dr. Sophie Michaud (clinical expert involved in control program for influenza at the Faculty of Medicine, Univ. de Sherbrooke) will develop an eQD PL reading device that will be used to demonstrate detection of the live influenza A virus.
