National Institutes of Health

Description

The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to support pilot and feasibility studies for interdisciplinary research in development of new or adaptation of existing biosensors for noninvasive, dynamic, real-time monitoring of physiological processes in the human body, using the oral cavity as the sensing site. Biosensors developed through this FOA should be able to assess health and disease states by receiving and analyzing signals from oral fluids, oral and dental tissues, cells and microorganisms, and compounds found in or passing through the oral cavity. Additional capabilities of these biosensors may include wireless and remote communication of outputs, local processing and/or transmitting outputs to a data collection center, and communication with drug delivery devices that can dynamically dispense therapeutic compounds to tissues in accordance with immediate physiological needs of an individual.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Others

Contact

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