Foodborne pathogens represent a significant threat to public health and result in millions of tons of food waste every year. Current bacterial detection methods are slow and only provide results after 1-5 days. Our work at the LQNO is dedicated to advancing food safety through innovative bacterial detection methods: by using a combination of Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) and microfluidics, we aim to provide affordable, fast and highly sensitive assays for food manufacturers.
We are looking for motivated students to work with us on a variety of topics including biochemistry, microbiology, SERS assay development and microfluidics cleanroom fabrication.
