Abstract
Our major innovations to date are as follows. G1S1 developed a FMD/PMC device, which measure the elasticity of blood vessels. G1S2 developed a micro sensor chip based on a new principle. This sensor chip is superior to other sensors due to its high sensitivity, quickness, and multi-sensing potential. G2S1 developed a pilot unit for the rapid separation of cancer cells. G2S2 innovated immunopillar devices for the separation of DNA as well as proteins. G3S1/2 developed a molecular hydrogen gas sensor with a catalytic thermal conductor. G3S3 developed pressure-sensing clothes with the woven sensor. Possible applications of this sensor include bed sheets for the precaution against bedsores. The prospective role of the project in the Japanese society will be as follows. The pilot units innovated in this project must be promoted to final products for sale so that these new devices will be able to support the healthy life of the people in this country. Moreover, this project presents a successful model of collaboration between the medical research and the engineering research. Our experience will be helpful for similar collaboration projects to advance the Japanese healthcare industry.
