I’m Ben Miller, a researcher at University College London using quantum states (like qubits) in nanoparticles to detect disease. For National Quantum Day, AMA about quantum sensing for health.

I’m Ben Miller, a researcher at University College London using quantum states (like qubits) in nanoparticles to detect disease. For National Quantum Day, AMA about quantum sensing for health.

Hi Reddit, I’m Ben Miller a lecturer at UCL and a Co-Investigator at the UK Quantum Biomedical Sensing Research Hub (Q-BIOMED). At Q-BIOMED, we’re exploring how quantum science can power the next generation of medical diagnostics - sensors that are more sensitive, cheaper to produce, and more portable. Think earlier diagnoses, faster test results, and tools that could eventually be used outside traditional healthcare settings. My research focuses on the quantum properties of diamonds - specifically an atomic defect called a nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centre. By using these defects, I’m developing ultra-sensitive diagnostic tests that work like lateral flow tests but can detect much lower amounts of a disease marker. These could eventually be used to detect a wide range of diseases much earlier than is currently possible. They can also be used to sense a range of chemical/physical properties of a sample, such as reactive oxygen species, temperature, magnetic fields. To celebrate World Quantum Day, I’m here to talk about anything you want to know about quantum sensing, biomedical diagnostics, NV-diamond technology, and how quantum tools might end up in your GP’s office one day. I'm also interested to hear how/to what/where you think these technologies could be applied! https://preview.redd.it/mbxnqwxs45vg1.jpg?width=773&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e8d30863f541d4d8748b901343e36febe3450483 https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/44209-benjamin-miller submitted by /u/DrBenMiller [link] [comments]