ATTRACT projects on biology

Discover the ATTRACT projects developing biology-related technologies and innovative solutions for society.

Data acquisition systems & computing

3D random access 2-Photon optogenetics (RAPTOGEN)

By Light 4 Tech
& European Laboratory for Non-Linear Spectroscopy

Data acquisition systems & computing | Front & back-end electronics | Sensors

3D-printing electricity-producing bacteria: a new paradigm for developing graphene‐based biosensors (PRINTBIO)

By Nanoelectra
& Institute IMDEA

Data acquisition systems & computing | Sensors

A novel approach for near-field optical microscopy based on tip-enhanced fluorescence via plasmon resonance energy transfer (TEFPLASNOM)

By University Politehnica of Bucharest & University of Perugia

Sensors

A SAW-MIP integrated device for oral cancer early detection (SMILE)

By CNR Istituto di Nanotecnologia & STMicroelectronics

Data acquisition systems & computing | Software & integration

A virtual reality platform for live micromanipulation of cells with holographic optical tweezers (PROTEUS)

By Sapienza University of Rome & Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche

Data acquisition systems & computing

Automated 3D cell organoid manipulator robot for precision cancer therapies using deep-learning

By Biological Research Centre (Hungarian Academy of Science) & Institute for Molecular Medicine

Sensors

Biosensor for an electrochemically-based point-of-care diagnostics (PTMsense TM)

By PTM Biosciences & Technion Research and Development Foundation

Sensors

Breakthrough in molecular imaging (iDMS)

By Tampere University & Olfactomics

Sensors

Cavity-enhanced microscopy (CEMIC)

By Foundation for Research and Technology & University of Crete

Data acquisition systems & computing

Combining cycloidal computed tomography with machine learning: a mechanism to disrupt the costly relationship between spatial resolution and radiation dose (ML-CYCLO-CT)

By University College London & Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica

Data acquisition systems & computing | Sensors

Developing specific illumination devices for optogenetic cell sorting (OptoCS)

By University Freiburg, European Molecular Biology Laboratory & Opto biolabs

Data acquisition systems & computing | Sensors | Software & integration

Emerging life (EmLife)

By Parmenides Foundation, ESPCI Paris & Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Data acquisition systems & computing | Front & back-end electronics | Sensors | Software & integration

GEMPix detector for microdosimetry with tissue-equivalent gas (GEMTEQ)

By CERN & ARTEL

Front & back-end electronics | Sensors

Hardware module for single ion channel spectroscopy with 100ps time resolution (Nano-patch-clamp)

By Johannes Kepler University, Keysight Technologies Austria & Centre National de Recherche Scientifique

Data acquisition systems & computing | Software & integration

Higher-harmonic generation microscopy beyond the diffraction barrier based on re-scan strategies for optical data acquisition (HARMOPLUS)

By University Politehnica Bucharest & Confocal

Sensors

Intrinsic lasing within microalgae to monitor biofuel production (LASinAFuel)

By Università di Bologna, Università di Padova & TMCI Padovan

Data acquisition systems & computing

Metabolic profiling of in vitro fertilization embryos using hyspectral imaging (HYSPLANT)

By Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) & Consultorio Dexeus

Sensors

Monitoring tissue implants by field-cycling MRI of quadrupolar-peak contrast agents (QP-MRI)

By University of Torino & University of Aberdeen

Software & integration

Multi-emission radioisotopes – marine animal imaging device (MERMAID)

By University of Lübeck & Fraunhofer Research Institution for Marine Biotechnology and Cell Technology

Sensors

Nanodisc-electrode array for single particle detection of tumour derived extracellular vesicles in blood (NanoDisc)

By University of Twente & Wageningen University & Research

Sensors

Optical biosensing universal system (OBUS)

By Public University of Navarra & Making Genetics

Software & integration

Photonic system for liquid biopsy (PHIL)

By Institute for High Energy Physics (IFAE) & LEITAT Technological Center

Sensors

Position-sensitive SiPMs compact and scalable beta-camera (POSiCS)

By University of Geneva & Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK)

Sensors

Re-designed whole-cell biosensors for environmental monitoring (RE-SENSE)

By Hebrew University of Jerusalem & Tel Aviv University

Sensors

Real-time fluorescence lifetime acquisition system (RfLAS)

By Institut Jozef Stefan & Fondazione Bruno Kessler

Sensors

Structure probing by holographic imaging at nanometer scale with X-ray lasers (SPHINX)

By Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare & ARTEL SRL

Data acquisition systems & computing | Software & integration

Super-resolution confocal microscopy enhanced by deep-learning (SCORED)

By University of Barcelona (UB) & Computer Vision Center (CVC)

Data acquisition systems & computing | Sensors

Surface plasmon resonance sensor technology for early detection of biomarker proteins in whole blood, in point of need settings (MarkerSense)

By Centrul International de Biodinamica & S.C. Institutul de Optoelectronica S.A.

Software & integration

Topological radiomics: Early detection of genetic abnormalities in cancer treatment evolution (TOPiomics)

By Computer Vision Center (CVC) & Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology

Sensors

Ultra-fast volumetric imaging of biological processes (4DBio)

By European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Chair of VLSI AQUA Lab Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) & Luxendo GmbH

Data acquisition systems & computing | Sensors | Software & integration

Unstained targeting: X-ray phase-contrast micro-CT as a bridging imaging modality for intravital CLEM (UTXμCT)

By University College London & The European Molecular Biology Laboratory

Sensors

Viral lasers for biological detection (VL4BD)

By Bio Nano Centre & University College London, Department of Biochemical Engineering

Discover the ATTRACT projects developing biology-related technologies and innovative solutions for society.

Data acquisition systems & computing

3D random access 2-Photon optogenetics (RAPTOGEN)

Data acquisition systems & computing | Front & back-end electronics | Sensors

3D-­printing electricity-producing bacteria: a new paradigm for developing graphene­‐based biosensors (PRINTBIO)

Data acquisition systems & computing | Sensors

A novel approach for near-field optical microscopy based on tip-enhanced fluorescence via plasmon resonance energy transfer (TEFPLASNOM)

Sensors

A SAW-MIP integrated device for oral cancer early detection (SMILE)

Data acquisition systems & computing | Software & integration

A virtual reality platform for live micromanipulation of cells with holographic optical tweezers (PROTEUS)

Data acquisition systems & computing

Automated 3D cell organoid manipulator robot for precision cancer therapies using deep-learning

Sensors

Biosensor for an electrochemically-based point-of-care diagnostics (PTMsense TM)

Sensors

Breakthrough in molecular imaging (iDMS)

Sensors

Cavity-enhanced microscopy (CEMIC)

Data acquisition systems & computing

Combining cycloidal computed tomography with machine learning: a mechanism to disrupt the costly relationship between spatial resolution and radiation dose (ML-CYCLO-CT)

Data acquisition systems & computing | Sensors

Developing specific illumination devices for optogenetic cell sorting (OptoCS)

Data acquisition systems & computing | Sensors | Software & integration

Emerging life (EmLife)

Data acquisition systems & computing | Front & back-end electronics | Sensors | Software & integration

GEMPix detector for microdosimetry with tissue-equivalent gas (GEMTEQ)

Front & back-end electronics | Sensors

Hardware module for single ion channel spectroscopy with 100ps time resolution (Nano-patch-clamp)

Data acquisition systems & computing | Software & integration

Higher-harmonic generation microscopy beyond the diffraction barrier based on re-scan strategies for optical data acquisition (HARMOPLUS)

Sensors

Intrinsic lasing within microalgae to monitor biofuel production (LASinAFuel)

Data acquisition systems & computing

Metabolic profiling of in vitro fertilization embryos using hyspectral imaging (HYSPLANT)

Sensors

Monitoring tissue implants by field-cycling MRI of quadrupolar-peak contrast agents (QP-MRI)

Software & integration

Multi-emission radioisotopes – marine animal imaging device (MERMAID)

Sensors

Nanodisc-electrode array for single particle detection of tumour derived extracellular vesicles in blood (NanoDisc)

Sensors

Optical biosensing universal system (OBUS)

Software & integration

Photonic system for liquid biopsy (PHIL)

Sensors

Position-sensitive SiPMs compact and scalable beta-camera (POSiCS)

Sensors

Re-designed whole-cell biosensors for environmental monitoring (RE-SENSE)

Sensors

Real-time fluorescence lifetime acquisition system (RfLAS)

Sensors

Structure probing by holographic imaging at nanometer scale with X-ray lasers (SPHINX)

Data acquisition systems & computing | Software & integration

Super-resolution confocal microscopy enhanced by deep-learning (SCORED)

Data acquisition systems & computing | Sensors

Surface plasmon resonance sensor technology for early detection of biomarker proteins in whole blood, in point of need settings (MarkerSense)

Software & integration

Topological radiomics: Early detection of genetic abnormalities in cancer treatment evolution (TOPiomics)

Sensors

Ultra-fast volumetric imaging of biological processes (4DBio)

Data acquisition systems & computing | Sensors | Software & integration

Unstained targeting: X-ray phase-contrast micro-CT as a bridging imaging modality for intravital CLEM (UTXμCT)

Sensors

Viral lasers for biological detection (VL4BD)

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3D-printing electricity-producing bacteria: a new paradigm for developing graphene‐based biosensors (PRINTBIO)