Vandana GhormadeVandana Ghormade is currently a Scientist with the Nanobioscience Group at the Agharkar Research Institute in Pune, India. Her main area of research includes the development of biosensors for pathogens and contamination detection, where nanotchnology can play a vital role. Her keen interest in paper-based detection platforms has led to the development of rapid on-site detection of human invasive aspergillosis and ochratoxin. Nanoparticles as sensitive signaling labels, in combination with antibodies, can be used to develop Lateral Flow assay or ELISA formats. The development of nanotechnology-based rapid diagnostics will help alleviate the increasing disease incidences in India by allowing timely treatment to patients. Read More Read Less