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BioLEAD: BioLogical Exploration via Autonomous Detection

Completed TRL 4 (started at 3, targeting 4)

Description

We have developed a miniaturized dielectric sensing prototype by leveraging an in situ materials characterization platform developed by the Stanford XLab team and using commercially available components (FY20 CIF award). We have also performed preliminary testing to characterize the sensor. Our first objective is to complete the development and characterization of the prototype and to build a full-scale multi-well sensing unit to study multiple conditions in parallel, including biological experiments. Our second objective is to study the response to low- energy ionizing radiation (gamma rays) in budding yeast using the dielectric sensor. The data will be corroborated with traditional lab approaches.

Benefits

Complete development and characterization of miniaturized dielectric sensor prototype. Utilize developed prototype to study space-relevant radiation effects on biological systems

Details

Technology areaHuman Health, Life Support, and Habitation Systems > Radiation > Monitoring Technology
ProgramCenter Innovation Fund: ARC CIF (ARC CIF)
Lead organizationAmes Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
Start date2020-10-01
End date2021-09-30

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