Biosensor Research Lab focuses on developing biosensors and affordable diagnostic devices for the early monitoring of non-communicable lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, cancer, coronary diseases, etc. With an experienced team spanning Engineers, Scientists, and Physicians coupled with state of the art research facility, the center is strategically poised for diagnostic device development and translation into user-friendly products in the market to improve the quality of life.
Over the span of a few years, the lab has developed nonenzymatic glucose sensing strips and glucometer, in addition to several non-enzymatic electrochemical biosensors for the quantification of creatinine, bilirubin, cholesterol, uric acid, chloride and pesticides. Electrochemical immunosensors for the highly selective and sensitive detection of various cancer biomarkers based on signal amplification strategies have also been developed. The sensors are integrated with microfluidics and microelectronics to develop Lab-on-a-chip devices for Point-of-Care testing applications. Highly sensitive impedemetric sensors integrated lab-on-a-chip device for point-of-care detection of bacteria was also successfully developed and tested. The lab also focuses on developing paper-based diagnostic devices based on colourimetric assays for the simple and direct visual analysis of different metabolites and proteins. Paper-based diagnostic devices for the liver function test and the early detection of osteoporosis were developed.
Other focus areas of the lab include next-generation sequencing techniques for metagenomics, antimicrobial resistance and Organ-on-a-Chip devices. The lab also develops wearable patches for non-invasive diagnosis and flexible energy storage devices. Several active industry collaborations and funding support from the Government of India are in place for the commercialization of the developed prototypes.