Optical detection of listeria using bionanosensors
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Strathclyde
Department Name: Pure and Applied Chemistry
Abstract
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Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Karen Faulds (Principal Investigator) |
| Description | We have obtained a marketing report on the technology as well as explored the IP landscape around the technology which has allowed us to develop ideas around commercialisation. The next steps have been hampered due to Covid but will move forward with this in the coming year. |
| Exploitation Route | As stated above, we are exploring commercialisation opportunities of the assay we have developed and the different areas and markets that it can be applied to. Our main focus is in food production but we have had discussions with DSTL about applications in security where this approach may be applicable. |
| Sectors | Agriculture, Food and Drink,Healthcare,Security and Diplomacy |
| Description | From the outcomes of this current grant we have applied for BBSRC Follow on Funding. We have also started discussions with a patent lawyer about filing IP related to this project. In addition, we have obtained a small amount of money from the University to explore the translation of this research through potential spin out company formation. This has stemmed through our interaction with Bradgate bakery and the wider Samworth Brothers group of businesses as well as their retailers where we know there is a real need for rapid, point of use detection of bacteria in food production. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2017 |
| Sector | Agriculture, Food and Drink,Healthcare,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology |
| Impact Types | Societal,Economic |