A Portable Device for Diagnosing Many Diseases
Development of a Portable Ion Mobility Spectrometer For Efficient Diagnosis of Various Diseases
This research aims to create a small, portable device that can quickly and accurately identify signs of various diseases in people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Auburn University at Auburn NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Auburn, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11168855 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We are working to build a new, high-tech portable device that can find specific markers in your body that signal different diseases. This device uses advanced technology called ion mobility to separate and identify these markers with great precision. Our goal is to make diagnosis faster and more accurate than current methods, especially in places where advanced medical tools are hard to find. This could mean quicker answers for patients without needing complex sample preparation, potentially leading to shorter hospital stays and better recovery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This technology is being developed for anyone who needs a rapid and accurate diagnosis for a wide range of diseases, particularly in areas with limited medical resources.
Not a fit: Patients seeking direct treatment for a disease would not directly benefit from this diagnostic tool itself, as it focuses on identification rather than therapy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this device could provide faster, more accurate, and more accessible diagnoses for many diseases, potentially leading to earlier treatment and better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: This project uses a novel approach by combining specific ion mobility technologies to enhance biomarker identification accuracy, building on existing principles but with a new variant.
Where this research is happening
Auburn, UNITED STATES
- Auburn University at Auburn — Auburn, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hamid, Ahmed Mohamed — Auburn University at Auburn
- Study coordinator: Hamid, Ahmed Mohamed
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.