Abstract

Detection of Cells and Bacteria Using Surface-Imprinted Polymer Receptors

Patrick Wagner, Professor, Soft-Matter Physics and Biophysics Section, KU Leuven

In this presentation I will first give an overview on the heat-transfer method HTM as a novel biodetection principle and on synthetic whole-cell receptors created by surface imprinting of polymers. Combining both elements allows for the sensitive and surprisingly selective detection of cells and micro-organisms down to comparatively low concentrations. Also instrumental aspects and the recognition mechanism between cells and the polymer imprints will be discussed.