Cell Separation Device
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Liverpool
Department Name: Clinical Sciences
Abstract
The project will develop a technology for the separation and detection of individual important cells in a biological fluid for the diagnosis of major diseases such as cancer. It will use uniquely nanostructured materials on a photographic surface to select for rare cells in a mixed population of cells, in order to achieve sensitivity of 1/1,000,000 not achieved to date by any other technology. The objective of this proposal is to develop early stage light tight units initially for use as laboratory research tools, followed by a device that is suitable for a small scale clinical feasibility study. The consortium partners bring together unique skills in photographic manufacture, design engineering and academic know-how in the behaviour of cells, and an understanding of health care needs for early detection and diagnosis that will underpin the early prototype design and future product manufacture.
Publications
K Andrews
(2009)
World Congress on Regenerative Medicine, Leipzig, Germany
in Regenerative Medicine
Description | We have developed a technique using light to purify single type of cells from large mixtures of cells. The light process is very delicate and really keeps the cells in their best condition |
Exploitation Route | Stem cell purification, any cell purification. Cell detection |
Sectors | Healthcare Manufacturing including Industrial Biotechology |
Description | Yes we have a Beta test production run of the equipment we've developed |
First Year Of Impact | 2014 |
Sector | Healthcare |
Impact Types | Cultural Economic |
Title | Licence(s) pending (Final Report data) |
Description | Exploitation agreement in progress with Harman, Optima and Univeristy of Liverpool |
IP Reference | GB1319342.0 |
Protection | Patent application published |
Year Protection Granted | 2006 |
Licensed | Yes |
Impact | New Cell sorting technology |