Mouad Lamrani
Applied Research & Photonics Inc., USA
Title: Biomaterials as biosensors for microbial biomarkers in human tears and saliva: Proof of concept
Biography
Biography: Mouad Lamrani
Abstract
In this presentation, we will enumerate the important role played during last decade by biosensing and bioelectronics in developing new diagnostic methodologies and tools. A comparative study of different existing techniques measuring biological signals is also announced. Accordingly, in this work we introduce proof of concepts of biosensing in eye tears and saliva using different biomaterials. Hence, using biomarkers present in human tear and saliva as medium of pathology detection leads to development of accurate diagnosis and early recognition of disease. This concept of biomarker biosensor using biomaterials has potential possibility of rapid, point-of-care diagnostic. Our preliminary results showed that the biomaterial biosensor was capable of detecting microbial biomarkers at low concentrations. The biomaterial biosensor was also considerably faster at detecting the target molecules, completing the analysis in short time.