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PROPOSAL AT A GLANCE
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This project aims to research and develop a low power sensor network solution that provides both fixed site and in-transit, track and trace capability for the management of blood products, pharmaceuticals and other high value items. The project addresses the key research challenges each of the associates SMEs face in the implementation of such a system.
A significant aspect of the project will address the R&D aspects of sensor enclosure (materials engineering) and optimal methods of achieving antibacterial surfaces (nano technology). Partners are required with expertiese in these areas.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Proposal Outline:
Project objectives will be achieved by partners operating independently in the initial stages of specification and development, but jointly progressing prototype trials. Feedback mechanisms will exist to ensure that partners have an optimal input to R&D processes and that each partner is informed of changes to specification that may have knock on effects.
It is envisaged that nano technology or similar technologies will be utilised to provide near-sterile sensors that can be placed in pharmaceutical shipments. Partners (SME and RTD provider) are sought in this area.
The expected result includes a complete prototypical solution that incorporates a technical solution (to be completed by the Irish RTD) and a solution to the sensor housing and antibacterial coating issue (to be completed by partners in countries other than the UK and Ireland). An element of the project includes a series of clinical trials that will combine the developed solutions of consortium partners and subject the prototypical system to standard testing.
Keywords:
Sensor Network
Nano Technology
Wireless
Biotechnology
Biomedical
Computing
PARTNER PROFILE SOUGHT
Already existing consortium:
Pharmaceutical distributor. The partner company have a key role in the specification of track and trace in-transit solutions. Country of Origin: UK
Hospital - have a key role in the specification of track and trace solutions in a hospital environment. Country of Origin: Republic of Ireland.
Partner SME are a wireless sensor network provider. Their equipment, in conjunction with a set of augmented communications protocols will form the core of the technical solution. Country of Origin: Republic of Ireland.
Partners sought and role in the project:
SME:
A partner SME located in a country other than the UK or Ireland is required with the ability to research, design and develop a sensor enclosure and coat surfaces with antibacterial compounds. IP developed as a result will remain with the SME. This ensures that reusable sensors do not introduce alien matter into storage environments.
RTD Performers:
A RTD performer located in a country other than the UK or Ireland to (1) develop, implement and test optimal sensor housing and antibacterial soating of same to ensure minimal bacteria transfer to the pharmaceutical product in transit; (2) to determine whether or not chemical changes occur in pharmaceuticals when exposed to an intense radio frequency transmission from a sensor incorporated with products in long haul transit and (3) the RTD performer will take a role in clinical trials of developed solutions.
