Introduction

• Introduction
• History

Background

• Microarrays and Biochips
• DNA Microarrays
• Proteomics and Protein chips
• Analyzing Microarrays

Applications

• Pharmacogenomics
• Bioinformatics

Markets and Market Forecasts

Market Drivers

Technical Challenges and Barriers to Commercialization

• Introduction
• Markets and Market Forecasts
• Pharmaceuticals Industry
• Diagnostic Applications
• Nanotechnology and Nanobiotechnology

Diagnostics

• Life-Sciences Research
• Point-of-Care Diagnostics/Biodefense

DNA and RNA Arrays

Protein Chips

Microarrays as Sensors for Chemicals and Microbes

Other Types of Biochip Arrays

Detection Methods

Microfluidic Arrays

• GeneChip: The Original Disposable DNA Probe Arrays--Affymetrix
• Entire Human Genome on a Single Chip--Agilent Technologies Inc
• Really Big Chip for Whole Genome Gene Search--Upstate Medical University
• Diagnostic Rival to PCR Sets DNA Detection Sensitivity Record--Northwestern University
• Array Uses Chemiluminescence for Femtomolar-Level Sensitivity--Applied Biosystems

Biochip Design and Assembly: Microprinting; Lithography; Coatings

• SELDI Protein Chip--Ciphergen Biosystems Inc
• Affinity Binding Immobilizes Proteins but Retains Function--Prolinx Inc.

Australia

Denmark and France

Canada

Germany

Israel and Italy

Japan and South Korea

Norway; Spain; Sweden

Patents

Contacts

Technology Leadership Award

Technology Innovation Award

Decision Support Database Relevant to This Study