Professor Le began the session by providing a clear explanation of what Nanodiamonds are and exploring the fundamental principles of Nitrogen-Vacancy quantum defects, the key component that gives these tiny materials their unique sensing capabilities. He then transitioned into demonstrating the powerful applications of nanodiamonds in immunoassay, a critical field for medical diagnostics. Attendees learned how these materials, far smaller than a typical virus, can be used to dramatically improve the speed and accuracy of in-vitro testing.

The presentation featured several advanced case studies highlighting the revolutionary capabilities of this research. Specifically, Professor Le detailed the groundbreaking use of this technology in Spin-Enhanced Lateral Flow Immunoassay for High-Sensitivity Detection of Nonstructural Protein NS1 Serotypes of the Dengue Virus, illustrating how nanodiamonds achieve revolutionary sensitivity in tropical disease detection. Finally, the talk covered the innovative development of Antibody-Conjugated Nanodiamonds as Dual-Functional Immunosensors for In Vitro Diagnostics, highlighting the dual capabilities of these materials in advanced sensing technology. The session provided a fascinating look into the future of diagnostic medicine, solidifying the IAVT Department’s commitment to exploring high-impact research frontiers.