Using “Smart” Holograms as Diagnostic Sensors

Dr Satyamoorthy Kabilan completed a BSc in Biochemistry at the Imperial College, University of London in 1997. He then went on to pursue a PhD in Biosensors at the Institute of Biotechnology, University of Cambridge. Upon completion of his PhD, he joined Professor Chris Lowe's Holography Group at the Institute, where he was involved in the development of a range of holographic sensors. Dr Kabilan was one of the co-founders of Smart Holograms and in 2004, he joined the company as Principal Scientist.

Smart Holograms (Smart) was founded in 2002 as a spin out company from the University of Cambridge to exploit an exciting technology ("sensor holograms") that enables the development of a new generation of sensors for use in the Life Sciences Industry. To date the Company has raised £6.0 million in Venture Capital from the University of Cambridge Challenge Fund, Partnerships UK and Porton Capital.

 

Smart is aiming to collaborate with global Life Science Companies, particularly in the Diagnostics and Pharmaceutical sectors. The Company is also interested in providing out licensing and product development opportunities to other non-Life Sciences companies.

Depending on the partnership, they can involve some or all of the following: R&D sponsorship, consultancy, intellectual property licences, sensor hologram manufacturing services, milestone and royalties on product sales. The Company is currently aiming for ISO accreditation by Summer 2006.

The Company already has four major partnerships with leading Life Science firms and has successfully delivered all milestones to date.

 

Smart Holograms Ltd

291 Cambridge Science Park

Milton Road, Cambridge

CB4 0WF, UK

 

Tel: +44 (0)1223 393400

Fax: +44 (0)1223 393401