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Biosensor & Assay DevelopmentResearch & Engineering

Colorimetric sensing and point-of-care diagnostics development

By Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

We focus on unraveling nano-bio interaction mechanisms, developing biomedical applications of in-house-engineered hybrid nanomaterials and nanozymes, and designing advanced colorimetric sensing strategies for on-field and point-of-care diagnostics. We are also active in the development of portable technologies for healthcare, wellness, food safety, and genetic traceability. Our group has pioneered several innovative assays - leveraging isothermal amplification techniques, plasmonic/catalytic nanoparticles, and machine learning - for virus/bacteria detection, water/food safety, and anticounterfeiting applications.