Objetivo As a result of the research undertaken in the NANOFORCELLS project (ERC-StG-2011-278860), we have successfully developed instrumentation for the investigation of cell mechanics to discriminate cancer cells from healthy cells by novel physical biomarkers, placing a particular emphasis in the elasticity and viscoelasticity of the cells. In order to accelerate the market entry of the results, the present project will focus on conducting a market feasibility study of the nanomechanical flow cytometer developed, as well as clarifying the IP position strategy and making an initial approach to potential partners and investors. The nanomechanical device to be taken to proof-of-concept, provides label-free classification of cells attending to their volume, mass, density and viscoelasticity. The device is capable of enabling parallel measurements of physical properties of hundreds of individual cells per minute, opening the route for portable tests that would enable determining the health status of cells from blood samples (f.e. leukaemia) based on their mechanical properties. This device will become an ideal tool for the study of drug effects on the physical properties of the cell with research and prognostic value, once made commercially available. The expected outcomes of the PoC project will be an increased understanding of the target markets and the definition of a commercialization roadmap to exploit the device. We envision that research groups within this biomedical field would be a first target market for the product use. The work undertaken so far requires further investment in order to bring the laboratory device to a marketable device and turn the outputs of the NANOFORCELLS project into a commercial proposition. Ámbito científico medical and health sciencesclinical medicineoncologyleukemia Programa(s) 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) Tema(s) ERC-OA-2013-PoC - European Research Council ERC Proof of Concept Convocatoria de propuestas ERC-2013-PoC Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación CSA-SA(POC) - Supporting action (Proof of Concept) Institución de acogida AGENCIA ESTATAL CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS Aportación de la UE € 149 993,00 Dirección CALLE SERRANO 117 28006 Madrid España Ver en el mapa Región Comunidad de Madrid Comunidad de Madrid Madrid Tipo de actividad Research Organisations Contacto administrativo Ana De La Fuente (Ms.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos Beneficiarios (1) Ordenar alfabéticamente Ordenar por aportación de la UE Ampliar todo Contraer todo AGENCIA ESTATAL CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS España Aportación de la UE € 149 993,00 Dirección CALLE SERRANO 117 28006 Madrid Ver en el mapa Región Comunidad de Madrid Comunidad de Madrid Madrid Tipo de actividad Research Organisations Contacto administrativo Ana De La Fuente (Ms.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos
