Lab-on-a-disc to diagnose Malaria (DiscoGnosis)

The DiscoGnosis platform will operate similarly to a CD player: a disc-shaped plastic disposable chip will handle the injected blood sample, distributing it among integrated microfluidic chambers and units using centrifugal forces. All necessary (bio)chemical components will be pre-stored on the disc, together with micro/nanocomponents for fully automated analysis in a precise, rapid, sensitive and multiplexed way with minimum external intervention. The involved technologies will enable diagnosis to be conducted closely to the patient and provide large populations with a modern diagnostic Point-of-Care tool in regions with low medical infrastructure. The platform will further enhance the “shield” of Europe against potential spread of the examined diseases due to climate change and globalisation.