SBIR/STTR
In-Flight Non-Invasive Sensing of Blood Analytes, Phase I
Project Introduction
NASA has a serious unmet need for miniature biologic sensors capable of on orbit sample analysis and in situ, real time analysis of astronaut health. We propose an alternative way to monitor the health or illness of the crew members that would provide continuous monitoring of blood analytes. This information can be transmitted back to ground control in real time. The method could bypass the need to preserve biological specimens. This novel multivariate system would measure the optical rotation of laser polarized light reflected from human skin as well as scattering and absorption characteristics directly related to the concentration of certain blood analytes that reliably indicate the state of health of the individual.
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Anticipated Benefits
Non invasive monitoring of blood composition would revolutionize medical diagnosis and monitoring of outpatients and hospital scenarios. Continuous monitoring in a hospital or a patient at home will give important information that can alert a health professional of either abnormally low or high levels that need to be evaluated. The technology is particularly applicable to Glucose monitoring for patients with Diabetes as the current method of drawing blood 4-5 times a day to measure glucose levels is non-ideal. According to MarketResearch.com, Glucose monitoring devices are set to reach $16 Billion by 2014. This technology can also be applied to Chiral drug manufacturing.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Johnson Space Center
(JSC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Houston, TX |
| Advanced Diagnostic Technologies | Supporting Organization | Industry | Santa Barbara, CA |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Texas
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Johnson Space Center (JSC)
Responsible Program:
- SBIR/STTR
Project Management
Program Director:
Program Manager:
Project Manager:
Principal Investigator:
- Cristopher Geiler
Project Duration
Start: Feb 2011
End: Sep 2011
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Estimated End: | 3 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TA 6 Human Health, Life Support, and Habitation Systems
- TA 6.3 Human Health and Performance
- TA 6.3.1 Medical Diagnosis and Prognosis
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