Transcript “Medicine on a Chip”

“Medicine on a Chip”
Imbedded chip functions as onboard doctor.
Jerrod Sandefur
Mark Slavik
Joel Amaro
Tina Hall
What are biosensors?
An analytical device which converts a
biological response into an electric signal
A device that detects, records, and
transmits information regarding a
physiological change or process.
Rapidly Expanding Field
External biosensors are already used in
emergency rooms as point-of-care
diagnostic units
Can reveal immediately if a patient is in
cardiac arrest by testing their blood
chemistry
Other uses of Biosensors
DNA sensors
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Genetic screening
Detects diseases
Drug testing
Immumosensors
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Detects HIV
Hepatitis
Other viral diseases
Point-of-Care sensors
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Tests blood
Urine
Gases
Etc.
Bacteria Sensors
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E-coli
Streptococcus
Etc.
Steps into the Future
Implementation into the body
Digital dashboard for bodily functions
Could potentially eliminate long waits in the doctor’s
office
To be manually and wirelessly controlled
Used to detect and treat an acute conditions
Biosensors that can act as an artificial organ
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Sense a condition
Respond automatically without user intervention
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