Design and simulation of a low-cost biosensor for point-of-care diagnose devices

The principal aim of the work is to help in the development of a low-cost biosensor capable of providing a reliable diagnosis to inexpert users. Rather than being a precise measurement instrument like mass spectrometers, this biosensor should be able to qualitatively detect and distinguish between the most relevant families of the bacteria causing mycobacterium tuberculosis in human fluids. Other approaches pursue outstanding sensitivity relying on expensive materials and microfabrication processes. Despite other requisites, low-cost imposes certain criteria regarding materials, systems, fabrication techniques and user interfaces to be included in the device.Ingeniería Biomédic