Safe and inexpensive blood sampling device for diagnostics
Bioinspired by leeches, Dr. Nicole Zoratto has developed a microneedle-based device for painless blood sampling
By replacing traditional needles, this device can substantially reduce the risk of injury, making it accessible even to non-medical community. Moreover, microneedles offer larger blood volumes compared to finger pricks, which can greatly enhance diagnostic accuracy for a wide range of diseases including malaria. This innovative solution is not only cost-effective but also portable and compact, measuring just one inch in size.
Find out more about this technology here: Blood diagnostics modelled on leeches
