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Project cooperationUpdated on 19 January 2026

Nanomaterial-Enhanced Rapid Molecular Diagnostics for Emerging Infectious Diseases

Postdoctoral Research Fellow at FORTH, Biosensors lab

Heraklion, Greece

About

We are seeking to participate in a Horizon Europe project consortium focused on developing rapid, sensitive, and portable molecular diagnostic tools for emerging and high-priority infectious diseases. Our work centres on combining isothermal nucleic acid amplification with nanomaterial-enabled detection, particularly using functionalised nanoparticles/nanoclusters for fluorescence or colourimetric signal generation.

Our team offers strong expertise in:

  • LAMP assay design and optimisation for pathogen detection

  • Nanoparticle/nanocluster-based sensing and signal amplification

  • Integration of nanomaterials into molecular diagnostic workflows

  • Development of rapid, low-cost, user-friendly detection systems suitable for point-of-care and decentralised use

We welcome collaboration with academic groups, clinical partners, SMEs, and industry interested in advancing innovative diagnostic solutions aligned with Horizon Europe priorities in infectious disease detection, pandemic preparedness, and accessible point-of-care technologies.

Topic

  • DESTINATION 3: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-03: Advancing research on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of post-infection long-term conditions
  • DESTINATION 4: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-CARE-01: Public procurement of innovative solutions for improving citizens' access to healthcare through integrated or personalised approaches
  • DESTINATION 5: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-TOOL-03: Integrating New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to advance biomedical research and regulatory testing

Type

  • Consortium/Coordinator seeks Partners
  • Partner seeks Consortium/Coordinator

Organisation

FORTH, Biosensors lab

R&D Institution

Heraklion, Greece

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