Breath monitoring using optical microresonators

Optical sensors are revolutionizing the physiological measurements important for diagnostic purposes. For instance, we can now use optical methods to measure heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, and even blood pressure. Optical technology, in the form of optical microresonators that can trap light at a microscopic scale, can also be used to measure very small changes in the concentration of analytes. Our project proposes to use optical microresonator technology to monitor the oxygen levels in the breath of a person to do a direct measurement of their cardiorespiratory fitness in the setting of a family doctor’s office or as a wearable device. The availability of those measurements would result in earlier detection of cardiovascular risks and improve the overall health condition of patients.

Faculty Supervisor:

Pablo Bianucci

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Partner:

TandemLaunch Inc

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Technology; Biotechnology

University:

Concordia University

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