Our proprietary, patent-pending technology enables at-home cortisol testing with rapid results on your smartphone. No lab or specialized machines required
There was no such device before cortiSense - that could detect cortisol levels in saliva and display the results within a few minutes. In a home environment
The gold standard is ELISA assay and LC-MS laboratory machines—which, if you want to measure cortisol levels 4 times a day as required, becomes cumbersome.
The difficulty
Immobilization of molecules on a polymer surface.
In the first step, the project team developed parameters for the reliable and reproducible immobilisation of functional enzymes on polymer surfaces..
Then, a model enzyme was immobilised on the surface and its activity was confirmed with color detection.
The result
Functional and stable method of binding enzymes.
Collaborations
Test cortisol
Sensing stripprocesses the data. Think: glucose meter, you may reuse it reusable
Readout electronicsgSense Healthcare System Connects cortiSense with other market-leading smart health trackers and lab tests with AI analysis and human medical/wellness team. Includes an app for the user and a dashboard for healthcare/wellness teams.
Sensor
mouthpiece frame, wick, strip sensor
collects saliva
filters saliva
dispenses saliva
captures cortisol
triggers measurement
Electrochemical Read-Out
case, user interface, PCB assembly
executes EIS measurement
hosts data
transmits data
gSense App
For medical and wellness teams enables at-home monitoring and treatment adjustment in real time.