Improving nanodiamond particles for advanced sensing techniques
Official title: Advancing Nanodiamond Particles for Quantum Sensing
Funded at Adamas Nanotechnologies, INC. · NIH-10921934 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on tiny sensors made from nanodiamonds that can help doctors see important signals in the body, which could lead to better and faster ways to diagnose health issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Adamas Nanotechnologies, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Raleigh, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | June 7, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $305,927 |
| NIH project number | 1R43GM155656-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10921934 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with conditions that involve cellular dysfunction or require precise monitoring of biological processes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions that do not involve cellular monitoring or those who are not undergoing diagnostic procedures may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing ultrasmall nanodiamond sensors that can detect various biological and chemical signals, such as electromagnetic fields and free radicals. By using innovative surface treatments and plasma technology, the researchers aim to stabilize the nanodiamonds at a molecular level, enhancing their functionality. Patients may benefit from improved diagnostic tools that can provide real-time insights into cellular processes and disease states.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate and sensitive diagnostic tools for monitoring health conditions at the cellular level.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using nanodiamond particles for sensing applications, indicating a potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Adamas Nanotechnologies, INC.
Raleigh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Torelli, Marco — Adamas Nanotechnologies, INC.
- Study coordinator: Torelli, Marco
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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.
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