Tiny errors in electrode placement can determine success or failure of Parkinson’s surgery. This research develops high-resolution Polarization Sensitive Optical Tomography to map brain anatomy at micrometer scale—over 100 times finer than MRI. Automated scanning and 3D reconstruction create detailed connectivity maps, improving surgical precision and neuroscience understanding.

This research develops an affordable, rapid genetic testing system to personalize antidepressant treatment. By detecting DNA mutations that affect drug metabolism, the technology helps doctors prescribe the right medication for each patient. The goal is to reduce ineffective treatments and improve mental health care—especially for veterans struggling with PTSD and depression.

A $2 portable HIV test chip that combines PCR-level sensitivity with home-test simplicity. Using magnetic microparticles, custom probes, and automated processing, it delivers rapid color-change results from a single drop of blood. The system could diagnose HIV and other viruses quickly, affordably, and anywhere.

Brain surgeons struggle to distinguish tumor from healthy tissue in real time, risking life-altering surgical mistakes. This research uses polarimetric imaging and machine-learning algorithms to reveal tumor borders instantly by analysing subtle differences in tissue structure. Faster, clearer, real-time imaging could revolutionise brain surgery and dramatically improve patient outcomes.