Integrated Protein/Nucleic Acid Microarray CB Detector

Award Information

Agency: Department of Defense	Branch: Defense Threat Reduction Agency	Award ID: 74371	Program Year/Program: 2005 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: DTRA01-03-P-0191	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: N/A	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: CIENCIA, INC.
111 ROBERTS ST, STE K EAST HARTFORD, CT 06108-
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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 2: Fiscal Year: 2005

Title: Integrated Protein/Nucleic Acid Microarray CB Detector

Agency / Branch: DOD / DTRA

Contract: HDTRA1-05-C-0031

Award Amount: $750,000.00

Abstract:
The objective of the proposed program is to develop a portable, low-cost, label-free (reagentless), microarray system capable of near real-time simultaneous detection and identification of multiple analytes (bacteria, viruses, spores, toxins) with high sensitivity and low false alarm rate. Notably, the system will be capable of detection/identification of agents on the basis of protein and/or nucleic acid recognition. The system will consist of a disposable biosensor chip and an optical reader device with an integrated sample collector. Detection is based on a proprietary optical transduction technology known as grating-coupled surface plasmon resonance imaging.

Principal Investigator:
Salvador M. Fernandez
President
8605289737
fernandez@ciencia.com

Business Contact:
Arturo Pilar
Vice President
8605289737
apilar@ciencia.com

Small Business Information at Submission:

CIENCIA, INC.
111 Roberts St. Suite K East Hartford, CT 06108

EIN/Tax ID: 631009790

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees:

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No