AquaBioSens develops handheld devices to measure aquatic hazards and pollution, supporting the EU Mission to “Restore our ocean and waters by 2030”.

The devices use novel analytics, such as immunoassays, environmental RNA quantification, and whole cell biosensors, coupled with advanced sensors, such as acoustic biosensors, fluorimetry, and organ-on-chip devices. The devices are low-cost, accessible, and connected to the web. They will be tested and validated in coastal and freshwater sites in the UK, Ireland, and Greece, and disseminated to the international community. AquaBioSens aims to commercialize the new technologies.

Website: https://www.aquabiosens.eu

Project PI: Jonathan McQuillan, National Oceanography Centre
Email: jonmcq at noc.ac.uk

Dates
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Funding

European Union

Aim

NOC is working with the AquaBioSens consortium to deliver new genetic sensor technologies and methods to enable in-field analysis of microbiological hazards in natural water systems. Specifically, the NOC is leading on the development of a novel RNA pre-concentration ands purification system that can be used in tandem with Nucleic acid amplification analytics for environmental monitoring and assessment. Additionally, NOC will lead on a program of work to conduct field testing of the suite of new sensors to be delivered by the project.