Developments in Medical Sensors- Opportunities for Biosensors in Medical Diagnosis and Drug Discovery/Therapeutics

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Introduction
  • Noteworthy Emerging Technologies and Applications
  • Synopsis of Key Findings and Trends
• Scope and Methodology
  • Scope of the Research Service
  • Research Methodology

2 EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN BIOSENSORS--AN OVERVIEW

• Biosensors
  • Additional Applications
  • Role in Healthcare
• Overview of Emerging Technologies
  • Analysis of Emerging Technologies
  • Technology Primer

3 APPLICATIONS ANALYSIS

• Technology Adoption Factor
  • Analysis of Technology Drivers
  • Analysis of Technology Restraints
  • Regulatory Aspects
  • Analysis of Technology Challenges
• Innovative Developments in Lead Biosensor Applications
  • Drug Discovery and Therapeutics
  • Medical Diagnostics and Other Medical Applications

4 TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS FROM COMPANIES

• Companies Dealing with Drug Discovery and Therapeutics Applications
  • Ultrasensitive Nucliec Acid Biosensors for Early Cancer Detection- Singapore
  • Sensors for Measuring the Release of Neurotransmitters in Animals- USA
  • Fast Detection of Urinary Tract Infections with Biosensor Technology- USA
• Companies Dealing with Medical Device and Other Medical Applications
  • Biosensor for Glucose Sensing for the Control of Diabetes- UK
  • WaveSense Technology for Monitoring Blood Glucose Levels- USA
  • Portable Cocaine Sensor with Many Potential Applications--USA
  • Continuous Glucose Level Monitoring System- USA
  • Real Time Biosensor Instrument- USA

5 TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS FROM NATIONAL LABORATORIES AND UNIVERSITIES

• National Laboratories and Universities; Drug Discovery and Therapeutics Applications
  • Biosensors based on Stimuli Responsive Hydrogels- USA
  • Using Carbon Nanotubes for DNA Hybridization- USA
  • Sensor to Detect Fetal Hypoxia- UK
  • Biosensor to Track the Presence of Cancer and Infectious Diseases- UK
  • Biosensors and Micro-Biosensors for Rapid Pathogen Detection- USA
  • Long DNA Strands Could Benefit Biosensors and Other Applications- USA
  • Cell Adhesion Finds Application in Biosensing- USA
• National Laboratories and Universities dealing with Medical Diagnostics and Other Medical Applications
  • Microfluidics and MEMS Technology-based MICRO-KIT for Cancer Detection- Singapore
  • Using MOSFET Based Microcantilevers in Biomolecular Sensors- USA
  • Diode Based Sensor for Patient in Dosimetry in IMRT- UK
  • Using Peizoelectric Biosensors for Point Mutation Detection- Italy
  • Biosensor System Could Detect Biological Agents in a Combat Environment--USA
  • Subcutaneous Biosensors Could Boost Patient Health Monitoring--Finland

6 ANALYSIS OF FUNDING SOURCES ALONG WITH MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

• Analysis of Future Trends in Biosensor Industry
• Venture Capital Funding; Partnerships and Alliances
  • Venture Capital Funding Analysis
  • Partnerships and Alliances

7 KEY PATENTS; CONTACTS; GLOSSARY

• Key Patents
  • US Patents - 2006
  • US Patents - 2005
• Contacts and Glossary
  • Database of Key Industry Participants
  • University Participants

8 FROST & SULLIVAN 2006 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AWARDS

• Product Innovation Award
  • Award Description
  • Award Recipient
• Technology Innovation Award
  • Award Description
  • Award Recipient

9 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Decision Tables
  • Incidence of Cancer-World (1999-2006)
  • Incidence of Diabetes-World (1999-2006)
  • Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence- World (1999-2006)
  • Total Healthcare Expenditure- World (1999-2006)
  • Statistics of Diagnostics Facilities- World (1999-2006)