Oxford Molecular Biosensors Ltd.
Oxford Molecular Biosensors (OMB) is pioneering the translation of decades of research from the University of Oxford into innovative water quality monitoring tools. They develop biosensors and water quality modelling tools to measure, model, and predict the impact of water quality on ecological health, addressing challenges in industrial wastewater, aquaculture, and river pollution. Their technology uses naturally occurring soil bacteria to provide biological insights into water pollution, enabling responsible waste management and ecological protection.
Industries
Oxford Molecular Biosensors Ltd.
Products
Engineered whole-cell biosensor assays
Assays using engineered bacteria that produce a measurable bioluminescent output in response to toxins, heavy metals, antibiotics and other pollutants in water samples.
Portable field monitoring device (in development)
A portable device intended to enable on-site deployment of biosensor assays with wireless transmission of results for remote monitoring.
Water quality modelling tools
Software and methodological tools that model relationships between water quality parameters and ecological health to support prediction and management decisions.
Engineered whole-cell biosensor assays
Assays using engineered bacteria that produce a measurable bioluminescent output in response to toxins, heavy metals, antibiotics and other pollutants in water samples.
Portable field monitoring device (in development)
A portable device intended to enable on-site deployment of biosensor assays with wireless transmission of results for remote monitoring.
Water quality modelling tools
Software and methodological tools that model relationships between water quality parameters and ecological health to support prediction and management decisions.
Services
Laboratory environmental testing
Lab-based analysis of water samples to detect pollution, locate degradation pinch-points, and assess cellular and genetic-level toxicity.
Data analysis and remediation consultancy
Analysis of biosensor and environmental data to support contamination remediation strategy development and predictive impact assessments.
Water quality modelling services
Provision of modelling tools and modelling expertise that link measured water quality parameters to ecological health outcomes and future impact prediction.
Laboratory environmental testing
Lab-based analysis of water samples to detect pollution, locate degradation pinch-points, and assess cellular and genetic-level toxicity.
Data analysis and remediation consultancy
Analysis of biosensor and environmental data to support contamination remediation strategy development and predictive impact assessments.
Water quality modelling services
Provision of modelling tools and modelling expertise that link measured water quality parameters to ecological health outcomes and future impact prediction.
Expertise Areas
- Environmental biosensing
- Whole-cell reporter assay development
- Water quality to ecological-impact modelling
- Laboratory environmental toxicity testing
Key Technologies
- Whole-cell biosensors
- Bioluminescent reporter assays
- Genetic modification of environmental bacteria
- Portable environmental monitoring hardware