Award
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 1R43ES038796-01
Handheld Fluorescent Lysosomal Yeast (FLY) Biosensor for Toxic Metal Ions and Organic Pollutants in Water
Recipient
NANOHMICS, INC.
Award Amount
$313,365.00
Ceiling
$313,365.00
Awarded
July 23, 2026
Identifier
1R43ES038796-01
Award for developing a handheld biosensor using yeast lysosomes to detect toxic metals and organic pollutants in water.
Description
The project involves developing a handheld biosensor based on yeast lysosomes for detecting toxic metals and organic pollutants in water, with a focus on rapid, sensitive detection and potential use of aptamer-based regulatory elements.