Dmytro Pastukh from the Diagnostics Division of Fraunhofer IMM starts a three-month research stay at Interfibio
Dmytro Pastukh, a PhD student at the Diagnostics Division of Fraunhofer IMM, joined INTERFIBIO for a three-month research stay under the guidance of Dr. Ciara O'Sullivan and Dr. Vasoula Skouridou. Dmytro's work will delve into the innovative field of on-chip recombinase polymerase amplification, a technology crucial for point-of-care diagnostics.
At INTERFIBIO, Dmytro will focus on developing solid-phase amplification systems aimed at facilitating multiplexed detection, thereby enhancing diagnostic capabilities. This research aligns with the cancer and infection diagnostics group's goal at Fraunhofer IMM to advance personalized medicine through the detection of multiple biomarkers, including circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA).
INTERFIBIO and Fraunhofer IMM have a rich history of collaboration, having partnered on over ten EU-financed projects since 2003 and published numerous high-impact papers. Currently, they are working together on three EU-financed projects. URV is spearheading the development of solid-phase amplification strategies for detecting SNPs, genes, and proteins using aptamers, while Fraunhofer IMM is designing the prototype microsystem to integrate all reagents and detection devices.
This partnership underscores the complementary strengths of both teams and their shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of diagnostic innovation. Stay tuned for more updates as this exciting research progresses.
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