Patents & Intellectual Property

  • Neethirajan, S., and Veerapandian, M., University of Guelph, 2016. Electrochemical biosensor for metabolic disease of cattle. U.S. Patent 15/288,171 (Link)
  • Neethirajan, S., Weng, X. and Chen, L., University of Guelph, 2016. Biosensor for detection of subclinical ketosis. U.S. Patent 9,316,591 (Link)
  • Neethirajan, S., X. Weng. 2016. Microfluidic Biosensor for Allergen Detection. US Provisional Patent 62/343,287 (Link)
  • Neethirajan, S., Poly(aniline boronic acid) polymers and methods of use. US Patent 8454819B2 (Link)

Interviews in National Newspapers, on Radio and TV

  • January 2021. Use of biosensors in poultry industry. Agritech Tomorrow Magazine (Link) (PDF) 
  • August 2020. Emerging technologies for on-site detection of coronavirus. ASABE Resource Magazine (Link)
  • March 2020. Can his 10-minute Coronavirus test help stop the next pandemic? OZY Magazine (Link)
  • March 2020. Coronavirus detection in poultry by cotton thread. The Poultry Site. (Link)
  • May 2018. New nanotechnology platform developed for the rapid detection of foodborne viruses. FoodSafety Magazine. (Link)
  • May 2018. Biosensors: The future of Agro-defense? Resource Magazine by the American Society for Agricultural and Biological Engineers. (Link) (Link 2)
  • March 2018. On-farm avian influenza test in the works. Canadian Poultry Magazine. (Link)
  • February 2018. Ultrathin phosphorene flakes for low-cost veterinary care. Chemical & Engineering News, American Chemical Society (link) (PDF)
  • February 2018. Quick and easy on-farm test for avian influenza in the works. Canadian Poultry Magazine (link) (PDF)
  • April 2017. Cientistas descobrem nanotecnologia para detecção de viroses alimentares. Beef Point Magazine from Brazil (link) (PDF)
  • April 2017. Dairy disease-detecting portable device could be a game changer on dairy farms. Farms Magazine (link) (PDF)
  • March 2017. Nanoscience discovery leads to quick virus detection and vaccine. CBC Radio (link) (PDF)
  • March 2017. Scientists find nanotechnology for detection of foodborne viruses, Global Meat News (link) (PDF)
  • March 2017. Nanoscience discovery may slow spread of disease outbreaks, produce better flu shots. The Record Newspaper (link) (PDF)
  • December 2016. Precision livestock farming – Good things come in small packages. Canadian Poultry Magazine (link) (PDF)
  • July 2016. Handy U of G allergen detector could save lives. Guelph Today Newspaper (link) (PDF)
  • July 2016. Food allergy testing device developed in Guelph could save lives. Waterloo Record Daily Newspaper (link) (PDF)
  • July 2016. University of Guelph researchers create allergen-detecting device. CBC Radio News (link) (PDF)
  • June 2016. New allergen detector from the University of Guelph could help save lives. The Record – Waterloo Newspaper (link) (File)
  • June 2016. Worried about peanuts? New tool track allergens. CTV Kitchener News at 6 pm June 23, 2016 (link) (File) (Youtube Link)
  • June 2016. Identifying peanut and other allergens outside the lab. Food Safety Tech Magazine (link) (PDF)
  • June 2016. Rapid detection of food allergens with nanotechnology biosensor. FSR Magazine (link) (PDF)
  • June 2016. Biosensor developed to identify allergens faster. Food Quality News (link) (PDF)
  • May 2016. Equipping farmers to test for severe cattle diseases. ASABE Resource Magazine (link) (PDF)
  • April 2016. Early detection – New cow side device. Milk Producer Magazine (link) (PDF)
  • January 2016. Mise au point d’un nanobiocapteur. La Terre de Chez Nous – Quebec based Magazine (link) (PDF)
  • December 2015. GryphSens: testing for severe cattle diseases. Modern Agriculture British Columbia’s Agriculture Magazine (link) (PDF)
  • November 12, 2015. Dairy device designed for early cattle disease detection. The Western Producer Magazine – Canada. (link) (PDF)
  • July 2, 2015. How technology advances can help battle ketosis. Progressive Dairyman – Canada. (link) (PDF)