” For us, the EXIST funding is a major turning point: it offers us the opportunity to advance our technology into a finished item and research study tool that will open up unprecedented possibilities for biochemical research,” says Natalie Schütz, co-founder of GaiaIsotopic. Together with Moritz Zimmer and Dr. Álvaro Ortiz Pérez, she is performing research study at the Professorship of Sensor Technology under Prof. Stefan Palzer on an analytical solution that will provide brand-new insights into cellular metabolism. At the heart of the so-called Iso-Flux innovation is a micro-integrated photonic sensor approach that makes it possible for dynamic tracking and real-time examination of cell behavior for the first time. The GaiaIsotopic group intends to produce a paradigm shift: their innovative technique is created to replace intrusive techniques and time-delayed measurements.
Prospective for basic research study
The brand-new approach is particularly appealing for studying the performance of cancer cells. Just by precisely understanding how tumor cells procedure nutrients can scientists develop brand-new treatments. “Our process makes it possible, for the very first time, to straight obtain information on nutrient metabolism in growth cells– an enormous capacity for basic research study as well as for the advancement of new restorative approaches,” explains Moritz Zimmer. Thanks to the EXIST financing, the team can carry out a proof of idea, demonstrating that the concept operates in principle. The next step will be to establish a market-ready product. Preliminary automated test series will be carried out, cell cultures evaluated, and the outcomes prepared as functional information. By early 2026, a very first version of the technique is expected to be finished, which will then go through screening, assessment, and additional development.
The GaiaIsotopic group is complemented by Dr. Andrea Cantone, an expert in the commercialization of copyright. The start-up likewise benefits from the know-how of Dr. Peter Kreuzaler, a prominent cancer researcher at the Cluster of Quality Cellular Tension Responses in Aging-associated Illness (CECAD) at the University of Perfume, who supports the development from a user’s point of view. In addition, GaiaIsotopic maintains close ties with the Department of Electrical Engineering and Infotech at TU Dortmund University, giving it access to a leading center for microsystems innovation. The team profits both from the scholastic support of Prof. Stefan Palzer and from the cleanroom infrastructure of his chair. It also utilizes the services provided by TU Dortmund University’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Transfer (CET) and works together carefully with the CET team.
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