Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0560749

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP0560749

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Development of planar patch-clamp electrophysiology to investigate liposome-based artificial nanosensor devices. This project aims to characterise the interaction of transport proteins with unsupported lipid bilayer membranes. This will provide the basis for a novel biosensor utilising mechanosensitive ion channels incorporated into an artificial lipid bilayer membrane. To support this outcome, the project will develop the planar patch-clamp electrophysiology recording techniques suitable for liposomes. This provides a significant PhD training opportunity and brings an international focus to the development of planar patch-clamp electrophysiology in Australia. The project has significant commercial potential by developing both the planar patch-clamp electrophysiology techniques for liposomes and producing a novel biomimetic mechanosensitive biosensor.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 22-12-2005

End Date: 31-12-2008

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $99,144.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Nanotechnology | Nanotechnology | Biosensor Technologies |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Higher education | Scientific instrumentation

Other Keywords

Biosensor Technologies | Higher education | Nanotechnology | Scientific instrumentation

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