Teraibs

TeraIBs:

Terahertz Integrated Biosensing from molecular, vesicular to the cellular and tissue level

The TeraIBs project aims to create groundbreaking technology using THz radiation for medical detection and diagnosis.

Innovating Health with THz Technology

TeraIBs includes 11 specific projects, each addressing different aspects of the biosensors and technologies being developed. These projects combine theoretical work, design, and experimental validation at the system level.

Biosensors: Revolutionizing Health Care

Biosensors are vital for public, global, and personal health because they enable early disease detection and treatment monitoring, helping to prevent epidemics. These devices offer quick, reliable, and highly sensitive detection of disease markers, which is crucial for timely diagnosis and effective treatment.

Point-of-Care (POC) Devices: Health Surveillance Made Easy

POC devices are highly sought after for on-site health checks and biosecurity because they are easy to use, affordable, and can quickly detect various biomarkers like proteins, antibodies, nucleic acids, and pathogens such as viruses.

THz Biosensorics: The Future of Biomedical Diagnostics

The field of THz biosensorics is rapidly growing. THz waves, found at the far end of the infrared spectrum, are excellent for studying biomolecules and tissues due to their sensitivity to water content. They hold great promise for a wide range of medical diagnostic applications, from examining nucleic acids and proteins to studying cells and tissues.

Advantages of THz Bioanalytics

One of the standout features of THz bioanalytics is its ability to detect biomolecular interactions without the need for labels, using low-energy radiation that is gentle on delicate samples. This is particularly important for studying complex structures like protein complexes and vesicles, which can be damaged by more invasive techniques.

The Future of Healthcare with THz Sensing

To achieve personalized medicine, we need more efficient and cost-effective analytic methods like THz sensing. However, this requires a coordinated interdisciplinary effort to fully realize the potential of THz bioanalytics and spectroscopy. Improvements in sensitivity, specificity, simplicity, integration, reliability, and cost-efficiency are essential. The TeraIBs project aims to train future researchers who can turn this vision into reality.

The coordinator of the project

The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) coordinates the TeraIBs project.

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The objective

Through this comprehensive training, DCs will develop a versatile set of skills that are crucial for innovation, long-term employability, and leadership in biomedical detection and THz technologies.

Preparing for the Future

Through this comprehensive training, DCs will develop a versatile set of skills that are crucial for innovation, long-term employability, and leadership in biomedical detection and THz technologies. The TeraIBs project is committed to preparing these future leaders to bring new, effective medical solutions to the market.

Training the Next Generation of Experts

To overcome these challenges, we need specialists who can blend biomedical knowledge with high-tech expertise. The TeraIBs doctoral network is designed to train a new generation of experts. Doctoral Candidates (DCs) will gain deep knowledge in THz devices, spectroscopic techniques, and biomedical analytics. This training builds on their Master’s studies and equips them to tackle complex problems in biomedical sensing using THz technology.

Hands-On Research and Real-World Applications

The program includes specific research projects that form the basis of the DCs’ PhD studies. These projects focus on real-world challenges, particularly in the areas of tumors and infectious diseases. Each project is designed to address specific technical and biomedical issues, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among the DCs.

TeraIBs: Pioneering THz Technology for Health

The TeraIBs project aims to create groundbreaking technology using THz radiation for medical detection and diagnosis. Currently, many medical devices are too large, expensive, and complex, making them hard to access. Additionally, existing technologies often lack the sensitivity and accuracy needed for many medical applications.

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