Health technologies
Imec brings the power of chip technology to the world of healthcare.
Nano- and digital technologies are transforming all aspects of healthcare. From research and pharma manufacturing to prevention, diagnostics and therapeutics. Advanced solutions such as microdevices widen availability, lower costs, improve outcomes, and much more.
Building these solutions requires advanced infrastructure, and often a combination of various capabilities:
- electronics
- integrated photonics
- microfluidics
- sensors and actuators
- nano-imprint lithography (NIL)
- artificial intelligence
As the world’s leading R&D fab, imec is one of the few places where you find this combination of infrastructure and expertise. Including a fully equipped 200mm and 300mm cleanroom.. And more than twenty years of experience in health and life sciences. We're ready to be your full-fledged strategic partner – right down to venturing support.
Below are examples of our current R&D activities in healthcare. Don’t hesitate to reach if you want to get involved or discuss your particular challenge.
Technologies
Photoacoustic spectroscopy and imaging
Combining the resolution of light-based and the depth of sound-based imaging.
Biosensors
Fast and accurate detection of cells, DNA, small molecules, antibodies, and more.
High-throughput cytometry and cell sorting
Sort up to 30 million cells per minute on one cm2.
Ultrasound transducers for health
PMUT technology enables flexible, large-area and low-cost health applications.
Implantable devices
Leverage imec's innovative technologies to develop smaller and smarter implantable and insertable devices.
Systems-on-chip for medical sensor devices
Get imec's assistance for the development of custom biomedical systems-on-chip.
ULP radio for medical devices
Transfer data in a secure, low-power, and user-friendly way.
Innovative algorithms for actionable insights
Turn raw data into actionable insights with algorithms optimized for digital biomarkers and connected health devices.
Breath sampler
Breathe and wait no more than 20 minutes for an accurate result on your biomarkers.
Clinical areas
Omics
Exploit the power of silicon to develop omics solutions with orders-of-magnitude improvements.
Biomanufacturing
Use chip technology to shift to fast and accurate online and inline testing.
Synthetic biology
Leverage imec’s technology to advance your bioengineering solution.
Selective peripheral nerve stimulation
Boost your R&D into novel stimulation methods for medical implant devices.
Diagnostics
Enable a future where more accurate and timely diagnoses lead to better health outcomes.
Organ-on-a-chip technology
Mimick human physiology on silicon to improve biological models without resorting to animal testing.
Medical imaging
Advanced imaging technology for enhanced and compact medical-grade imaging.
Vital sign monitoring
Discover the technologies that pave the way towards unobtrusive health monitoring.
Gastroenterology and precision nutrition
Join imec’s research into non-contact and ingestible technologies to gain insight into digestive processes and enable personalized diets.
Pain and stress monitoring
Use wearable technologies to leverage physiological pain and stress signals, and improve research and treatments.
