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SUMMARY:Surfaces and Nanomaterials for Molecular Health Sensors
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DESCRIPTION:Prof. Andreas T. Güntner\, ETH Zurich & University Hospital 
 Zurich (CH)\n2-DAY BIOE MINI-SYMPOSIUM on Measurement Technologies\n(DAY O
 NE:  talk three / previous talk / next talk)\n\nAbstract:\nMolecular se
 nsing technologies that analyze non-conventional biological matrices\, suc
 h as interstitial fluid\, sweat\, or exhaled breath\, with minimal invasiv
 eness offer longitudinal biomarker data and provide insights into physiolo
 gical and behavioral patterns\, even outside of hospital settings. Despite
  extensive research for several decades\, however\, only a few molecular s
 ensors are part of today’s clinical routine (most notably continuous glu
 cose monitoring)\, while the majority have remained confined to laboratory
  research. My presentation will discuss our recent advances in material an
 d surface engineering aimed at understanding and precisely controlling mol
 ecular interactions. I will show how these principles enable high-performa
 nce molecular sensing that overcomes persistent challenges in reversibilit
 y and selectivity. Also\, translational efforts will be highlighted\, enco
 mpassing biofluid sampling\, device integration\, and clinical studies\, i
 llustrating their potential for impactful\, human-centered health monitori
 ng. I will conclude by presenting my vision for artificial enzymes through
  atomic-scale engineering and sensor-guided micro-robotic systems that unl
 ock mobile\, localized sensing to open new avenues for continuous health m
 onitoring both on earth and in space.\n\nBio:\nAndreas Güntner is an Assi
 stant Professor of Molecular Sensing at ETH Zürich\, a Research Associate
  at the University Hospital Zürich and Associate Editor of ACS Sensors. B
 efore\, he served as CEO and co-founder of Alivion AG that has successfull
 y commercialized a handheld methanol detector with clients in 35 countries
  in the food\, oil & gas\, health and transportation industries. In 2022\,
  after securing an ERC Starting Grant\, Andreas returned to academia and f
 ounded the Human-centered Sensing Laboratory at ETH Zürich that works on 
 micro/nanosystems and their application as chemical sensors to tackle heal
 thcare and environmental issues. His scientific and entrepreneurial activi
 ties have been recognized by several awards\, including the SABIC Young Pr
 ofessional Award by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers\, the Eme
 rging Technology Award by the Royal Society of Chemistry\, the Beiersdorf 
 Excellence Award in Product Design and Engineering by the European Fed. Ch
 em. Eng.\, and the De Vigier Award by the W.A. De Vigier Foundation. Andre
 as has been elected as general chair for Eurosensors 2026.\n\n\nZoom link 
 for attending remotely\, if needed: https://epfl.zoom.us/j/66947851573
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