Nanoconjugates for the detection of forensic residues

Lead Research Organisation: University of East Anglia
Department Name: Chemistry

Abstract

This research proposal builds on previous EPSRC funded work which focused on the fabrication of nanoparticles for the acquisition of forensic evidence. The goal here is to make simple metal and metal oxide nanoparticles that will be coated with biological molecules. These bio-molecules will specifically bind to residues in forensic evidence which will prove the presence or absence of illicit substances. The work programme combines end-user partners who will provide project focus in law enforcement and security fields.

Publications

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Hazarika P (2012) Advances in fingerprint analysis. in Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)

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Hazarika P (2010) Multiplexed detection of metabolites of narcotic drugs from a single latent fingermark. in Analytical chemistry

 
Description This research proposal builds on previous EPSRC funded work which focused on the fabrication of nanoparticles for the acquisition of forensic evidence. The goal here is to make simple metal and metal oxide nanoparticles that will be coated with biological molecules. These bio-molecules will specifically bind to residues in forensic evidence which will prove the presence or absence of illicit substances. The work programme combines end-user partners who will provide project focus in law enforcement and security fields.
Exploitation Route Spin-out company has shown considerable interest in a numbers of sectors.
Sectors Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Government, Democracy and Justice,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology,Security and Diplomacy,Transport
URL http://www.intelligentfingerprinting.com/
 
Description The data from this research grant directly influenced the success of my spin-out company, Intelligent Fingerprinting Ltd. Seedcorn funding (?250K) from Iceni LLP was awarded in 2009. To date, the company has received >$10 million USD in investment. The company has 14 employees, working in dedicated office and laboratories in the Norwich Research Park Innovation Centre. The focus of the company is on the detection of drugs and drug metabolites in fingerprints. The company's first products will be available in 2015.
First Year Of Impact 2009
Sector Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology
Impact Types Economic
 
Company Name Intelligent Fingerprinting Ltd 
Description Intelligent Fingerprinting is focused on the development of products for the detection of drugs and drug metabolites in fingerprints. 
Year Established 2007 
Impact Company has raised >$10 USD in equity funding. Pilot projects are on-going. Company achieved ISO13485 accreditation in 2014. First products will be available in 2015.
Website http://www.intelligentfingerprinting.com/