The probable national benefits from research in electroanalytical chemistry and sensor technology, and mechanisms for capturing these benefits

The successful development of sensors for disease diagnosis, early warning of pathogens and to aid in the management of our environmental resource has significant direct economic benefits for Australia.  More importantly but less directly, tangible social and economic benefits will arise from achieving these sensing goals such as by preventative healthcare and ensuring good quality drinking water for our people.  Furthermore, biosensing has an important role to play in Australia's Biosecurity, via the early detection of disease in quarantine applications, as well as the scope for National security.  Consequently, the Australian Biosecurity CRC (AB-CRC) incorporates a significant program in biosensors, and will be an integral part of the proposed network in Analytical Science.  These benefits will be achieved through combining all the required expertise to enable commercially viable sensors to be developed via the ARNAS network.  Novel technologies that are developed will be IP protected with a view to establishing Australian SME’s to commercialise such devices both an home and internationally.

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