A simple low-cost device enables four advanced techniques on standard light microscopes
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Oxford
Department Name: Oxford Physics
Abstract
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Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Richard Berry (Principal Investigator) |
| Description | We can greatly extend the range of samples that can be observed by low-cost miroscopes. The technique has been adapted to form the basis of a new diagnostic device for Malaria |
| Exploitation Route | general observation of samples in a wide range of contexts, including diagnosis of malaria. |
| Sectors | Agriculture, Food and Drink,Creative Economy,Education,Healthcare,Leisure Activities, including Sports, Recreation and Tourism,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology |
| Title | LIGHT SOURCE ADAPTOR FOR A MICROSCOPE |
| Description | An adaptor (19) for a microscope, the adaptor comprising a support part (11) to be received in an accessory slot of a microscope, a light source element (12) and a mirror (13) located on the support part to receive light from the light source element. |
| IP Reference | WO2015092778 |
| Protection | Patent application published |
| Year Protection Granted | 2015 |
| Licensed | No |
| Impact | A potential tool to detect Malaria parasite without any staining. Two technical articles were published about the device: Richard Berry, Robert Ishmukhametov, Denys Pogoryelov. Highly versatile miniature epi-illuminator. Laser + Photonics, 2017, 68-71. Richard Berry, Robert Ishmukhametov, Denys Pogoryelov. Vielseitig einsetzbarer Miniatur-Epi-Illuminator. Photonik (in German), 2016, 5: 48-51. |
| Title | A prototype for a new way to diagnose Malaria |
| Description | A new Malaria diagnosis device. Beta prototype under construction. Proof of principle tests passed. Spinout company in preparation. Funding from University tech transfer office, starting toseek commercial investment. |
| Type | Diagnostic Tool - Imaging |
| Current Stage Of Development | Refinement. Non-clinical |
| Year Development Stage Completed | 2021 |
| Development Status | Actively seeking support |
| Impact | none yet |