Biodetection Systems

Our scientific and technical expertise in the fields of molecular biology, microbiology, immunochemistry and enzymology enable us to develop innovative biological assay-based biodetection systems (including lateral flow strips or the technique known as immuno-qPCR) and to implement them for use as analytical tools with numerous applications in human, animal and environmental health and food traceability and safety.

Our activities also cover strategies for optimising and characterising immobilisation processes for biorecognition molecules on surfaces and the development of biodetection systems which may require the modification and/or functionalisation of biorecognition molecules. Likewise, we aim to incorporate biological recognition mechanisms into devices.

Our current goal is to develop biosensors. These devices combine the biological sensor (or biological recognition elements such as antibodies, enzymes, nucleic acids, amongst others), the transducer (or elements which convert the signal generated) and the detector into a single system. Such devices have numerous biodetection applications and offer advantages such as shorter analysis times, portability, high specificity and sensitivity and the possibility for automation.

• Development of biodetection systems:
  
  • RT-PCR
  • Inmuno-qPCR
  • Surface plasmon resonance (SPR)
  • Lateral flow with fluorescent microspheres
  • High Resolution melting (HRM )
• Validation of sensor devices: microPCR, magnetic sensors, electrochemical sensors