What if we could monitor patients in the future without taking blood samples every time? TU/e researcher Sophie Adelaars investigated a promising alternative: measuring biomarkers in sweat and saliva. This week, she defended her thesis at the Department of Electrical Engineering.
Adelaars conducted her research in collaboration with Philips and the Catharina Hospital, as part of an international consortium. The project focuses on developing a sensor that measures biomarkers â concentrations of various substances â in sweat. Based on these measurements, we could monitor patientsâ health status and disease progression.
âThis method can offer great advantages over traditional blood sampling, as itâs less invasive and doesnât require medical personnel for collection,â she says. A sweat sensor, which patients can wear on their skin 24/7, has the potential to continuously â and even remotely â monitor their health.
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