The University of Massachusetts Amherst

A Rapid and Senstivie Method for the Dectection of Bacteria in Food Matrices and Water

LEAD INVENTOR:
Lili He, Ph.D.
 
PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES
 
 

•       Rapid and sensitive bacterial detection

•       Applicable to the detection of bacteria in complex food matrices

•       Efficient capture of bacteria on the SERS substrates

 
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
This invention provides a rapid and sensitive method for the detection of bacteria in food matrices and water. The method integrates the sensitive surface-enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) technique and the advanced Raman mapping technique to identify and quantify bacteria.
ABOUT THE LEAD INVENTOR
Dr. Lili He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her research group focuses on the development and applications of the most advanced, innovative analytical techniques in solving critical and emerging issues in food science.
AVAILABILITY:
Available for Licensing and/or Sponsored Research
DOCKET:
UMA 15-072
PATENT STATUS:
United States Patent US 10,241,053 issued
Contact:
Nikki Hoang
Licensing Officer
University of Massachusetts
nikkihoang@research.umass.edu
Inventor(s):
Lili He
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