Sttr phase i: aptamer biosensors with the longevity and technology compatibility required for continuous biosensing devices beyond glucose

This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program totaling $511,798 was awarded to Kilele Health Inc. on June 15, 2022 to develop continuous diagnostic monitoring platforms beyond glucose sensing. Unlike existing enzymatic glucose sensors, the company will utilize electrochemical aptamer sensors that can rapidly measure other molecules in the body with high specificity and sensitivity. The aim is to address limitations that have prevented such platforms from adding clinical utility beyond glucose sensing. This Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I project will develop wearable continuous glucose biosensor platforms to monitor additional molecules relevant to diabetes management, improve cardiovascular disease management, and enable therapeutic drug monitoring to customize dosages. The commercial market potential for these biosensors is valued at approximately $120 billion annually.

Abstract

The broader impact/commercial potential of this small business technology transfer (sttr) phase i project is to improve clinical outcomes for patients with wearable biosensor needs. This project will develop wearable continuous glucose biosensor platforms to address a broad set of disease and wellness applications, such as measuring additional molecules relevant to diabetes management, improving management of cardiovascular diseases, and therapeutic drug monitoring to customize dosages. In addition to impacting human health (particularly for chronic diseases) in the united states, the commercial market is significant and valued at approximately $120 b/year. Furthermore, these biosensors will provide data directly to patients to inform their decisions. This small business technology transfer (sttr) phase i project will address the limitations which have prevented continuous diagnostic monitoring platforms from adding clinical utility beyond sensing glucose with enzymatic sensors. Unlike enzymatic glucose sensors, electrochemical aptamer sensors are rapidly adaptable to measuring other molecules in the body with high specificity and sensitivity. However, aptamer sensors currently degrade rapidly in live animals (