integrated nano-photonic OMICs bio-SENSor for lung cancer

OMICSENS aims to develop a novel nano-photonic omics bio-sensor for real-time detection of TKI resistance in NSCLC, enhancing prognosis and paving the way for personalized cancer treatment.

Subsidie
€ 2.372.318
2024

Projectdetails

Introduction

OMICSENS aims to develop a radically new omics measurement platform that would be initially applied to improve non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) prognosis by ensuring a timely and accurate detection of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (TKI) resistance associated with Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) mutations. Subsequently, OMICSENS will be used to improve the prognosis of patients suffering from other types of cancers.

Technology Development

OMICSENS targets the creation of the first nano-photonic integrated omics bio-sensor to tackle TKI resistance and improve NSCLC treatment outcomes and patient prognosis.

Technology Components

Thanks to OMICSENS, we will build a six-layer technology comprised of:

  1. An on-chip embedded infra-red source array
  2. An artificial intelligence optimized nano-structured surface for photonic signal enhancement
  3. A functionalized surface of high absorbance to specific analytes
  4. A microfluidics system to deliver the sample
  5. A metamaterial-based photo detector array with optimized quantum efficiency
  6. An AI algorithm enabling analyte quantification

Future Applications

Our miniaturized omics bio-sensor will enable real-time and concurrent measurements of omics, compatible with organ-on-chip (OOC) in the future. OOC is one of the most promising bioengineering developments, paving the way to more efficient drug testing and personalized medicine through digital twinning of a biological system. However, OOC is lacking a real-time, integrated bio-sensing technology.

Disruptive Innovation

OMICSENS proposes a disruptive bio-sensor to bridge this gap. This new device will be useful for telehealth, capable of improving medical diagnostics while fostering a patient-centered approach.

Collaborative Effort

To achieve our novel and ambitious objective, we have brought together an interdisciplinary consortium of top-level academics (LMU, UNITN, IBEC, KTH) and SMEs (MW, QAI, 4K-MEMS), including expertise in:

  • Oncology
  • Bio-engineering
  • Micro-fluidics
  • Biochemistry
  • MEMS
  • Nano-photonics
  • Computational physics
  • Artificial intelligence

Financiële details & Tijdlijn

Financiële details

Subsidiebedrag€ 2.372.318
Totale projectbegroting€ 2.372.318

Tijdlijn

Startdatum1-1-2024
Einddatum31-12-2026
Subsidiejaar2024

Partners & Locaties

Projectpartners

  • UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI TRENTOpenvoerder
  • LUDWIG-MAXIMILIANS-UNIVERSITAET MUENCHEN
  • MULTIWAVE TECHNOLOGIES
  • FUNDACIO INSTITUT DE BIOENGINYERIA DE CATALUNYA
  • KUNGLIGA TEKNISKA HOEGSKOLAN
  • 4K-MEMS SA
  • QUAISR LIMITED

Land(en)

ItalyGermanyFranceSpainSwedenSwitzerlandUnited Kingdom

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