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John Hanks

Principal Investigator

Texas A&M University, College Station

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Point-of-care biosensors, microfluidics, optical and electrochemical sensing

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I develop point-of-care biosensing platforms—paper microfluidics with optical and electrochemical readouts—to automate multistep assays and quantify nucleic acid and protein biomarkers. The work spans device architecture, fluidic control, and portable, low-cost measurement strategies.

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Texas A&M University, College Station

In-field rapid DNA/RNA detection in plants using aptasensor technology

Portable aptasensor and electrochemical potentiostat for rapid, amplification-free detection of DNA/RNA genetic features in plant material, targeting the CP4 EPSPS gene in GMO crops. Delivers results within 30 minutes wi...

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John Hanks

Principal Investigator

Texas A&M University, College Station

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Texas A&M University, College Station

Principal Investigator

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Last updated Jun 2026