Award
NIH Reporter #PA-24-245
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
PA-24-245
Award for developing a handheld biosensor using yeast lysosomes to detect toxic metals and organic pollutants in water, focusing on improved sensitivity and detection speed.
Description
The project involves developing a handheld biosensor based on yeast lysosomes for detecting toxic metals and pollutants in water. The project includes enhancing sensitivity, detection speed, and incorporating aptamer-based detection methods.