Aim

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The National Institute of Science and Technology in Bioanalysis (INCTBio) (http://inct.cnpq.br/web/inct-bio/home/), has been established in Brazil with funding from CNPq. INCTBio comprises 38 research groups from several Brazilian universities, and is involved with (a) development of analytical tools for the study of biological systems, (b) development of biosensors for the detection of biomarkers for diagnosis, and (c) discoveries of new biologically active compounds for faster diagnosis of diseases. One of the objectives of the institute is to train the next generation of Brazilian scientists in bioanalytics and to be leaders in the development of analytical tools necessary for clinical diagnosis, biochemical and pharmacological analysis.

The proposed workshop sets the stage for such a platform, specifically targeting scientists from Brazil who are working in the area of bioanalytics, biocompatible protein-based and other nanomaterials, and US scientists involved with semiconductor technology, novel optical and electrical detection, and processes involving scalable integration of circuits. The complementary skills of researchers from the two countries will enable a holistic approach towards the development and integration of low-cost diagnostic tools that will have a great impact on global health.