Reading DNA in real time for medical applications

The project aims to develop a high-throughput, real-time DNA analysis method using Laser-Assisted DNA Optical Mapping for liquid biopsies and biomedical applications, enhancing service and automation.

Subsidie
€ 150.000
2022

Projectdetails

Introduction

The aim of this project is to use an ultra-fast, high throughput method for analyzing DNA single molecules for liquid biopsy and other biomedical applications.

Methodology

The proposed methodology, “Laser-Assisted DNA Optical Mapping (LADOM)”, allows retrieving the barcode of single molecules of DNA in real time, as they flow through a nanochannel in a fluidic device.

Key Features

This method combines several advantages:

  • Cheap device fabrication
  • Flexible DNA labeling (customizable for different applications)
  • Microscope- and camera-free setup
  • Read-out sensitive to single molecules
  • Very high throughput (tens of molecules per minute)
  • Ability to detect very small fragments
  • No limitation for the maximum molecule’s length

These features are especially interesting for applications dealing with ultra-long intact genomic DNA.

Funding Request

In this project, we request funding to:

  1. Offer a service to analyze samples from possible stakeholders in the biomedical sector
  2. Standardize the technology
  3. Improve the throughput by developing software to automate the data analysis

Financiële details & Tijdlijn

Financiële details

Subsidiebedrag€ 150.000
Totale projectbegroting€ 150.000

Tijdlijn

Startdatum1-10-2022
Einddatum31-3-2024
Subsidiejaar2022

Partners & Locaties

Projectpartners

  • UNIVERSITY OF HAMBURGpenvoerder

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