Imaging Cells Electronically
Start Date and End Date
31 January 2023
Turkish Partner(s)
Bilkent University
Coordinator
Budget
Programme
European Research Council
Project Web Page
Scientific Outputs
The project proposes to redesign and utilize resonant electrical sensors in a radically different way to obtain images of cells in a microfluidic channel. The technique proposed can also multiplex on-chip cytometry greatly, accomplish low-cost and high-throughput single-cell transit-time characterization, obtain not only the electrical but also the geometrical size of analytes, determine the dielectric permittivity of analytes, in addition to capturing 1D profile or 2D images of cells. At the basic science level, the project will enhance our understanding of the interaction of electromagnetic fields and living matter at the single cell level and may provide new insights on cell motility, growth and mechanics
Tackling ‘grand’ or societal challenges
With the help of his project, an detection method for early diagnosis of cancer can be developed
Industrial Innovation (including innovation in services as well as products and processes)
Research-influenced changes in policy, agenda-setting
The provision of Improved Public Goods
The improved exercise of professional skill
The team of researchers will work on a brand new detection method and gain experience in interdisciplinary research projects.
Human capital development
Several postdoctoral researchers and PhD students will be employed within the scope of this project