Springer Immunodiagnostic Technologies from Laboratory to Point-Of-Care Testing

This book presents the timeline of immunodiagnostics evolution, including advancements in immunological/nucleic acid probes, assay design, labelling techniques, and devices for signal transduction and acquisition. In the past few years, enzyme and nanocatalyst-based immune assays have undergone numerous modifications to enhance their sensitivity and potential for automation. Further, to reduce production costs and the use of laboratory animals, engineering small antibodies and nucleic acid probes (aptamers) has become increasingly popular in the development of novel and powerful bioassays. In light of the notable advancements in immunodiagnostics, this book highlights the combined efforts of clinicians, biotechnologists, material scientists, nanotechnologists and basic scientists in a coherent and highly structured way. The book takes readers on the journey of immunodiagnostic technologies, from their introduction to the present. From the Back Cover This book presents the timeline of immunodiagnostics evolution, including advancements in immunological/nucleic acid probes, assay design, labelling techniques, and devices for signal transduction and acquisition. In the past few years, enzyme and nanocatalyst-based immune assays have undergone numerous modifications to enhance their sensitivity and potential for automation. Further, to reduce production costs and the use of laboratory animals, engineering small antibodies and nucleic acid probes (aptamers) has become increasingly popular in the development of novel and powerful bioassays. In light of the notable advancements in immunodiagnostics, this book highlights the combined efforts of clinicians, biotechnologists, material scientists, nanotechnologists and basic scientists in a coherent and highly structured way. The book takes readers on the journey of immunodiagnostic technologies, from their introduction to the present. About the Author Dr. Pankaj Suman is a Scientist and Principal Investigator at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Hyderabad, India. He did his Bachelors in Veterinary Medicine from Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur, India and obtained the MS degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India. He did Ph.D. from the National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi. He also worked as visiting scholar at the Friedrich-Schiller University, Jena, Germany (2007-2010). His research experience spans through varying discipline of science pertaining to immunology, reproductive biology, veterinary, and clinical medicine. In the past, he has made a significant contribution in understanding the molecular mechanisms behind the immunological basis of pregnancy, vaccine delivery, and diagnostics. His current research is focused on the development of the biosensing devices for the detection of small molecules (toxins, metabolites etc.) through designing small antibodies and aptamers as a tool for detection. Till now, he has published over 25 research articles in the various reputed journals. He is the recipient of several prestigious fellowships and awards from agencies like the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India, Department of Science and Technology, India, United States Department of Agriculture, USA. He is also the recipient of prestigious G. P. Talwar Young Scientist award for outstanding contribution in reproductive health. He has attended several National and International conferences and delivered invited talks.   Dr. Pranjal Chandra is currently employed as an Assistant Professor at the School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, India. He earned his Ph.D. from Pusan National University, South Korea and did post-doctoral training at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Israel. His research focus is highly interdisciplinary, spanning a wide range in biotechnology, nanobiosensors, material engineering, nan