Sensona
Developer of portable, ultrafast qPCR-based diagnostic systems using a patented nanomaterial-enabled thermal cycling approach. Focus areas include rapid molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases, point-of-care testing, device connectivity, and energy-efficient instrument design. Holds an international patent portfolio and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Sensona
3440 S. Dearborn Street, Suite 222, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
Products
Portable ultrafast qPCR diagnostic system
A portable PCR instrument that uses a nanomaterial-enabled thermal cycling approach to perform rapid, automated real-time qPCR analyses at the point of care.
Rapid qPCR diagnostic kit for viral pathogens
A sample-to-answer qPCR kit designed for rapid detection of common viral pathogens (examples cited include influenza A and B, SARS-CoV-2, and norovirus) compatible with the portable ultrafast qPCR system.
Portable ultrafast qPCR diagnostic system
A portable PCR instrument that uses a nanomaterial-enabled thermal cycling approach to perform rapid, automated real-time qPCR analyses at the point of care.
Rapid qPCR diagnostic kit for viral pathogens
A sample-to-answer qPCR kit designed for rapid detection of common viral pathogens (examples cited include influenza A and B, SARS-CoV-2, and norovirus) compatible with the portable ultrafast qPCR system.
Expertise Areas
- Point-of-care molecular diagnostics
- Nucleic acid amplification (qPCR) methods
- DNA nanotechnology and nanoparticle synthesis
- Ultrafast thermal cycling for PCR
Key Technologies
- Real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR)
- Nanoparticle-mediated thermal cycling
- DNA nanotechnology
- Point-of-care diagnostic devices
News & Updates
Peer-reviewed article describing nanoparticle-mediated approaches for rapid bioassays and photothermal heating to accelerate nucleic acid amplification.
Peer-reviewed article on synthesis of anisotropic gold nanocrystals used in plasmonic and photothermal applications.
Highlight discussing ultrafast thermal cycling approaches for PCR and alternative rapid heating strategies.
Award from the Polsky Center Innovation Fund recognizing innovation in infrared PCR methods; reported June 2016.
Peer-reviewed article describing nanoparticle-mediated approaches for rapid bioassays and photothermal heating to accelerate nucleic acid amplification.
Peer-reviewed article on synthesis of anisotropic gold nanocrystals used in plasmonic and photothermal applications.
Highlight discussing ultrafast thermal cycling approaches for PCR and alternative rapid heating strategies.
Award from the Polsky Center Innovation Fund recognizing innovation in infrared PCR methods; reported June 2016.