NYU Tandon faculty manufactured microchips that can identify diseases.
According to a release on the study, the research shows that “it’s possible to develop and build microchips that can not only identify multiple diseases from a single cough or air sample but can also be produced at scale.”
Study impact
The release on the study includes statements from the researchers about the impact the microchips could have.
Elisa Riedo, Herman F. Mark Professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering said “This study opens new horizons in the field of biosensing. Microchips, the backbone of smartphones, computers, and other smart devices, have transformed the way people communicate, entertain, and work. Similarly, today, our technology will allow microchips to revolutionize healthcare, from medical diagnostics, to environmental health.”
Davood Shahrjerdi, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering said “The innovative technology demonstrated in this article uses field-effect transistors (FETs) — miniature electronic sensors that directly detect biological markers and convert them into digital signals — offering an alternative to traditional color-based chemical diagnostic tests like home pregnancy tests. This advanced approach enables faster results, testing for multiple diseases simultaneously, and immediate data transmission to healthcare providers.”
