College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2026-05-11 10:13:59
Major
Chemical Engineering
Honors Course
497
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2026
Abstract
Clostridioides Difficile (C. diff) is a Anaerobic Gram-positive bacillus that is capable of spore formation, making it difficult to control its spread and duration in clinical environments. This phenomenon can provide danger to first responders, healthcare workers, and patients. The goal of this project is to create a biosensor capable of detecting C. diff in a clinical setting that can be applied to a glove apparatus. The project will involve the use of C. diff aptamers activated on the surface of an electrode. Once surface activation has been verified via surface analysis, the electrodes will be exposed to C. diff and frequency changes will be measured to show detection of the bacteria and analyze sensor sensitivity.
Research Sponsor
Nic Leipzig
First Reader
Christopher Barney
Second Reader
Jeffery Pellegrino
Honors Faculty Advisor
Bi-min Zhang Newby
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Senedak, Alli N., "C. difficile Detection Method for First Responder Glove Application" (2026). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 2227.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/2227
Included in
Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering Commons, Biochemistry Commons, Biomedical Commons, Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Commons