Nanosensor Technology at Draper
Draper researchers are developing several types of nanosensors aimed at measuring ion and small molecule concentrations in the intracellular and extracellular environment. These nanosensors are composed of a variety of chemistries contained in a plasticized, fluorescent polymer bead. The beads are produced in-house in minutes, and can easily be modified to change the concentration range and detectable analytes. The optical nanosensor group focuses on two areas of interest: the production of new sensors to measure an ever increasing array of physiologically relevant analytes, and the application of these sensors to biological systems. Specific applications include sodium imaging in biological systems and in vivo glucose monitoring.
 Proposed clinical system for monitoring ion or glucose levels in patients
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