Professor Chris Toumazou, Regius Professor of Engineering, has been awarded the IET’s 2014 Faraday Medal for his pioneering work in inventing semiconductor DNA sequencing with the ability to revolutionise healthcare and save lives. Professor Toumazou ‘s technology uses small silicon microchips to identify genetic mutations that determine a person’s predisposition to certain hereditary diseases. The chips can provide medical diagnosis in just a few hours rather than weeks, analysing data on the spot using a portable, low power device. The technology represents a great stride forward in medicine as it shifts emphasis from treating illnesses to preventing and diagnosing them in a targeted manner. In June this year, Professor Toumazou’s technology was also recognised by the European Patent Office when he was awarded the prestigious 2014 European Inventor of the Year Award for Research. Commenting on the award, Professor Toumazou, from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineer...
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