Greek nano-test that will measure viral loads

The project for the innovative rapid test is in the final phase of development, which in addition to the detection of COVID will quantify the viral load, while also calculating the time of infection of the user. And it will have a Greek signature.

It is the result of a research effort by Greek scientists in the field of nanotechnology and organic electronics and is part of the European research program Real Nano, which is coordinated by the LTFN Nanotechnology Laboratory of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

The specific test, according to iatronet.gr will be a valuable diagnostic tool in the hands of health services and an additional weapon in the fight against the pandemic, as it will add critical additional information, in addition to confirming that someone is carrying the coronavirus.

According to the director of the Laboratory, Professor of Nanotechnology at Thessaloniki University, Stergios Logothetidis, “an effort is being made to complete the next period, with the aim of being ready and presenting results at the annual international conference Nanotexnology 2021 to be held in early July in Thessaloniki.”

He added that “the rapid test that will inform about the amount of viral load in our body was added last to the European project and mainly Greek scientists from the LTFN Laboratory, the companies BL NanoBioMed and Organic Electronics Technologies, as well as the Association of Greek Organic & Printed Electronics Companies (HOPE-A) are participating  in its development.”

The exhibition that will accompany the conference is expected to present a series of innovative products and applications that have been developed under the “umbrella” of the Laboratory, such as high protection masks with nanofilters, face shields, biosensors, etc.