Objective The overall aim of this project is the development of multi-sequence DNA sensor arrays for the identification of multi-drug resistant (MDR) strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The methodologies developed will allow assessment from clinical samples within hours, in comparison to the laborious and time-consuming methods presently in use. The use of a4 x 4 final configuration sensor arrays, allows for the development of a disposable, rapid, simple and one-step measurement system. Other potential product developed during the project will include a novel DNA release protocol from Mycobacterium, a PCR-Elsa based assay for assessment of clinical samples and a hand-held instrument for sensor array readout. Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesgeneticsDNAengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensorsmedical and health sciencesbasic medicinepharmacology and pharmacydrug resistancemultidrug resistancemedical and health sciencesbasic medicinepharmacology and pharmacydrug resistanceantibiotic resistance Programme(s) FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002 Topic(s) 1.1.1.-2. - Key action Control of Infectious Diseases Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinator N/A EU contribution No data Address See on map Total cost No data Participants (5) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all GENOMICA S.A.U Spain EU contribution No data Address Alcarria, 7 28760 MADRID See on map Total cost No data MICROZONE LTD United Kingdom EU contribution No data Address 112 Malling Street BN7 2RJ LEWES See on map Total cost No data TRACE BIOTECH AG Germany EU contribution No data Address Mascheroder weg 1B 38124 BRAUNSCHWEIG See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data UNIVERSITAT ROVIRA I VIRGILI Spain EU contribution No data Address Avinguda dels Paisos Catalans 26 43007 TARRAGONA See on map Total cost No data UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN United Kingdom EU contribution No data Address Polwarth Building, Foresterhill AB25 2ZD ABERDEEN See on map Total cost No data