Research project

Label-free Multimodal Imaging Platform for Detection of Biofilms

Project overview

National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC), UK. Proof of Concept (POC) Round 2 (Research Grant). ?121,768 (?37,614 from NBIC, ?74,750 in kind costs from collaborators).
Biofilms are groups of bacteria that are very difficult to detect. We’re combining powerful chemical and molecular technologies in a volumetric imaging platform to analyse biofilms quickly through their unique characteristics. This will help in diagnosis, treatment avoiding anti-microbial resistance and remove or promote biofilms in health and industrial applications.

Staff

Lead researchers

Professor Sumeet Mahajan MSc, MTech, PhD, FHEA, FRSC

Prof of Molecular BioPhotonics & Imaging
Research interests
  • New chemical biology methods based on Raman spectroscopy and label-free imaging
  • Methodology and device development for commercialisation and clinical translation
  • Neuro-diagnostics and early detection of dementia and neurodegenerative diseases
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Other researchers

Professor Jeremy Webb

Professor of Microbiology
Research interests
  • Microbial biofilms and their control
  • Adaptive biology and evolution of microorganisms
  • Biofilm-associated infection
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Professor Saul Faust MBBS, FRCPCH, PhD, FHEA, OBE

Professor Paediatric Immunology & Infect
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Collaborating research institutes, centres and groups

Research outputs