Photonic Viropsy: Harnessing light on chip for precise SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis

Progress in nanotechnology is driving the development of analytical tools capable of unlocking the powerful information encoded in biological fluids. Harnessing such precious information will be critical to enabling breakthroughs in the understanding and control of present and future pandemics. The project will tailor and validate a mature yet cutting-edge sensing technology specifically for integrated, precise diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2. This will allow deep insights into how concentrations of serological markers of this virus in symptomatic and asymptomatic patients are associated with the uncontrolled spread of this deadly disease & with significant benefits for addressing current and future pandemic threats to our society and economy.