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Medical diagnostics
IRL’s medical diagnostics research is focused on the development of next-generation analytical devices and advances in medical imaging and detecting technology.
Microfluidics
Microfluidic analytical devices - "the analytical tools of the future" - offer significant benefits in many areas, including medical applications, biotechnology, chemical sensors, and electronic devices. Small size and unit cost permit ease of fabrication, rapid development and the creation of practical, disposable devices. Read more >>
Nanofluidics
This research looks at nanometer-scale structures in fluid environments and involves a strong industrial collaboration with the nanotechnology startup company Izon Science. It is generally focused on developing tools to create the next generation of commercially viable fluidic devices and techniques. Read more >>
Bionano
We are currently working on fluidic based methods to isolate and separate biological cells. Read more >>
Quantum dots
This project involves the production of diagnostic quantum dots, which are nanocrystals of semiconductor materials with unique optical properties making them ideal for applications in biomedical labelling and imaging. Read more >>
Biosensing
This includes research into biosensing technologies and the optical, electrical & acoustic sensing of biologically significant quantities. Programmes include ellipsometry for biomedical and other applications and bio-signal monitoring. Read more>>
Optical imaging
Our optical imaging research is focussed on the biomedical and industrial application of optical techniques, including optical coherence tomography and laser speckle contrast imaging. Read more >>
Ultrasound imaging
IRL has developed expertise and infrastructure to enable the development of leading edge ultrasonic systems. Read more >>