Obiettivo Super-sensitive detection mechanisms offer numerous opportunities for fundamental science in fields such as biophysics and chemistry and are a highly needed advancement for applied fields such as medicine, environmental pollution monitoring and defence. Developing sensors that are even capable of detecting single molecules has therefore become an important field of research. At this moment there is a growing demand for a stable and sensitive molecular sensing method because the available sensing methods are insufficient.Dr. Kocer and her group have developed a sensory device based on biological ion channels. Ion channels are extremely sensitive transmembrane protein pores that open and close in response to chemical, electrical or mechanical stimuli. Dr. Kocer has built unique knowledge and expertise on the channel functioning that allows her to modify the sensory characteristics of these channels towards the detection of a certain analyte. Via a unique fabrication method a sensory chip has been constructed where ion channels can be reconstituted into an artificial bilayer lipid membrane. This has led to the development of a molecular sensing platform able to detect a large variety of analytes at the single molecule level.To maximise the full potential of the ion channels, we will explore in which fields a molecular platform can fulfil major unmet needs and develop a reliable molecular sensing platform. To achieve these goals, we will conduct market research, develop a sound commercialisation strategy, IPR strategy and a product development plan within the ERC PoC project. The project outcomes will be consolidated in a business plan and presented to investors including venture capitalists and other strategic partners. Campo scientifico natural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculesproteinsnatural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculeslipidsengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensorsnatural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesenvironmental sciencespollutionnatural sciencesbiological sciencesbiophysics Programma(i) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Argomento(i) ERC-OA-2013-PoC - European Research Council ERC Proof of Concept Invito a presentare proposte ERC-2013-PoC Vedi altri progetti per questo bando Meccanismo di finanziamento CSA-SA(POC) - Supporting action (Proof of Concept) Istituzione ospitante ACADEMISCH ZIEKENHUIS GRONINGEN Contributo UE € 149 835,00 Indirizzo HANZEPLEIN 1 9713 GZ Groningen Paesi Bassi Mostra sulla mappa Regione Noord-Nederland Groningen Overig Groningen Tipo di attività Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contatto amministrativo Johanna M. Van Apeldoorn (Ms.) Collegamenti Contatta l’organizzazione Opens in new window Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato Beneficiari (2) Classifica in ordine alfabetico Classifica per Contributo UE Espandi tutto Riduci tutto ACADEMISCH ZIEKENHUIS GRONINGEN Paesi Bassi Contributo UE € 149 835,00 Indirizzo HANZEPLEIN 1 9713 GZ Groningen Mostra sulla mappa Regione Noord-Nederland Groningen Overig Groningen Tipo di attività Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contatto amministrativo Johanna M. Van Apeldoorn (Ms.) Collegamenti Contatta l’organizzazione Opens in new window Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato RIJKSUNIVERSITEIT GRONINGEN Partecipazione conclusa Paesi Bassi Contributo UE Nessun dato Indirizzo Broerstraat 5 9712CP Groningen Mostra sulla mappa Regione Noord-Nederland Groningen Overig Groningen Tipo di attività Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contatto amministrativo Dick Veldhuis (Dr.) Collegamenti Contatta l’organizzazione Opens in new window Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato