Microfluidic Point-of-Care Immunoassay

In this proposed project, a collaboration between Tel-Array Diagnostics and the UBC research team
will result in the development of a fully automated and portable point-of-care test for breast cancer
proteins from a single drop of blood. In order to achieve this ambitious goal, we will develop, optimize
and validate a fully integrated microfluidic sample processing and imaging system, specific for Tel-Array immunoassays. The intern will optimize the incubation times needed for storage, preparation,
sample processing and experiment readout for the developed test. The intern will also validate the test
against standard laboratory tests to determine its specificity and sensitivity. The outcomes will also
provide a platform technology for Tel-Array to launch products into other areas of personalized
medicine, such as heart disease and diabetes.

Faculty Supervisor:

Hongsheng Ma

Student:

Partner:

Tel-Array Diagnostics

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program: