DNA Nanomachinery for Early Breast Cancer Detection
Project Keywords
Non-Coding (NC) RNAs, DNA Nanomachinery, Surface Plasmon Resonance, Electrochemistry.
Project Summary
Subsets of non-coding (nc) RNAs serve as potential biomarkers of diseases. Our group is designing, developing and evaluating novel DNA nanomachinery to perform tasks that are currently beyond the reach of existing molecular readout technologies. In this project, we aim to use these nanomachines as a new technology platform to rapidly detect ncRNA biomarkers in samples derived from breast cancer patients using electrochemical or optical read-outs. This interdisciplinary project will provide an opportunity for students to acquire diverse skills in chemistry, molecular biology and bioengineering.
Project Contacts
| Lead investigator | Dr. Laura G. Carrascosa; Dr Muhammad J. A. Shiddiky; Prof Matt Trau |
| Research group | Trau Group |
| Contact email | lgcarrascosa@uq.edu.au & m.shiddiky@uq.edu.au |