The Bioanalytical arm of the Center for Environmental Biotechnology consists of two branches that address the development of new approaches, instruments, and concepts enabling measurements critical to the advancement of new areas of science and technology (the primary research focus of the Bioanalytical group) and the maintenance of state-of-the-art instrumental capabilities (a research core function overseen by Center faculty).
     CEB members at UT and ORNL have complementary talents, interests, and accomplishments in the various areas of micromaterials and devices: microfluidics, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), microarrays, nanosensors and nanomaterial science. New approaches for rapid, targeted detection of biological materials ranging from small molecules to DNA and proteins are being developed. Examples include MEMS-based sensors and arrays to gather analytical information on biological and environmental systems and nanotechnology-based biosensors for single-cell analysis. Microfluidics studies include flow measurements and capillary electrokinetic separations with advanced detection methods (optical, mass responsive, etc.) applied on both micro- and eventually nano-scale platforms. Center collaborations will assure optimum integration of these technologies for development of commercially viable tools and efficient targeting to applications tied to fundable problems addressing national needs.

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