This application addresses broad Challenge Area (06) Enabling Technologies and specific Challenge Topic, 06-EB-102, Development of Biomedical Technologies and Systems. Multiplexed diagnostic assays that are rapid, easy to use, and very low cost are needed for use at the point of care (POC), especially in low-resource settings. Microfluidic systems can bring laboratory-quality multiplexed assays to POC applications, but so far they require benchtop """"""""readers"""""""" that cost too much for use in most low-resource settings. Lateral flow assays are low cost and easy to use by untrained people, but generally measure only one analyte per device, and are not capable of multi-step chemical processing for sophisticated amplification and sample pretreatment steps, resulting in lower test sensitivity and reproducibility. We propose to combine the sophistication of the microfluidic circuit with the simplicity of the conventional lateral flow assay. We plan to show that a novel diagnostic platform, two-dimensional paper networks (2DPNs), can be used without an instrument to perform complex sets of chemical processes and at a cost-per-test that will be comparable to conventional lateral flow tests. Specifically, we propose to demonstrate a sensitive multiplexed immunoassay using disposable 2DPNs for use in low-resources settings. The platform will have the following capabilities;(1) detection of multiple targets from 2 drops of blood, (2) a time to result of less than 10 minutes, (3) on-board sample preparation, (4) reagents stored dry, (5) usable by an untrained person, (6) improved sensitivity compared to conventional lateral flow assays, and (7) a device size comparable to a credit card with weight less than 100 gm.

Public Health Relevance

Yager, Paul Project Narrative: We propose to demonstrate a sensitive diagnostic platform that can detect multiple targets simultaneously for use in low-resource settings. The platform is based on disposable paper networks so the devices will be very low cost. The platform will use just 2 drops of blood as the sample, have a time to result of less than 10 minutes, be the size of a conventional credit card with weight less than 100 gm, and be easy to use by an untrained person. PHS 398/2590 (Rev. 11/07) Page Continuation Format Page

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB)
Type
NIH Challenge Grants and Partnerships Program (RC1)
Project #
1RC1EB010593-01
Application #
7821362
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-BST-M (58))
Program Officer
Korte, Brenda
Project Start
2009-09-30
Project End
2011-08-31
Budget Start
2009-09-30
Budget End
2010-08-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2009
Total Cost
$495,659
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Washington
Department
Engineering (All Types)
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
605799469
City
Seattle
State
WA
Country
United States
Zip Code
98195
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