Contents:

1. Executive Summary - 1. Introduction -- 1. Noteworthy Emerging Technologies and Applications -- 2. Synopsis of Key Findings and Trends - 2. Scope and Methodology -- 1. Scope of the Research Service -- 2. Research Methodology 2. Emerging Technologies in Biosensors--An Overview - 1. Biosensors -- 1. Technology Primer -- 2. Role in Healthcare - 2. Overview of Emerging Technologies -- 1. Analysis of Emerging Technologies -- 2. Additional Applications 3. Applications Analysis - 1. Technology Adoption Factor -- 1. Analysis of Technology Drivers -- 2. Analysis of Technology Restraints -- 3. Regulatory Aspects -- 4. Analysis of Technology Challenges - 2. Innovative Developments in Lead Biosensor Applications -- 1. Drug Discovery and Therapeutics -- 2. Medical Diagnostics and Other Medical Applications 4. Technological Developments from Companies - 1. Companies Dealing with Drug Discovery and Therapeutics Applications -- 1. Ultrasensitive Nucliec Acid Biosensors for Early Cancer Detection- Singapore -- 2. Sensors for Measuring the Release of Neurotransmitters in Animals- USA -- 3. Fast Detection of Urinary Tract Infections with Biosensor Technology- USA - 2. Companies Dealing with Medical Device and Other Medical Applications -- 1. Biosensor for Glucose Sensing for the Control of Diabetes- UK -- 2. WaveSense Technology for Monitoring Blood Glucose Levels- USA -- 3. Continuous Glucose Level Monitoring System- USA -- 4. Real Time Biosensor Instrument- USA 5. Technological Developments from National Laboratories and Universities - 1. National Laboratories and Universities; Drug Discovery and Therapeutics Applications -- 1. Biosensors based on Stimuli Responsive Hydrogels- USA -- 2. Using Carbon Nanotubes for DNA Hybridization- USA -- 3. Sensor to Detect Fetal Hypoxia- UK -- 4. Biosensor to Track the Presence of Cancer and Infectious Diseases- UK -- 5. Biosensors and Micro-Biosensors for Rapid Pathogen Detection- USA -- 6. Long DNA Strands Could Benefit Biosensors and Other Applications- USA -- 7. Cell Adhesion Finds Application in Biosensing- USA - 2. National Laboratories and Universities dealing with Medical Diagnostics and Other Medical Applications -- 1. Microfluidics and MEMS Technology-based MICRO-KIT for Cancer Detection- Singapore -- 2. Portable Cocaine Sensor with Many Potential Applications--USA -- 3. Using MOSFET Based Microcantilevers in Biomolecular Sensors- USA -- 4. Diode Based Sensor for Patient in Dosimetry in IMRT- UK -- 5. Using Peizoelectric Biosensors for Point Mutation Detection- Italy -- 6. Biosensor System Could Detect Biological Agents in a Combat Environment--USA -- 7. Subcutaneous Biosensors Could Boost Patient Health Monitoring--Finland 6. Analysis of Funding Sources Along with Mergers and Acquisitions - 1. Analysis of Future Trends in Biosensor Industry -- 1. Technological Trends -- 2. Application Trends - 2. Venture Capital Funding; Partnerships and Alliances -- 1. Venture Capital Funding Analysis -- 2. Partnerships and Alliances 7. Key Patents; Contacts; Glossary - 1. Key Patents -- 1. US Patents - 2006 -- 2. US Patents - 2005 - 2. Contacts and Glossary -- 1. Database of Key Industry Participants -- 2. University Participants 8. Frost & Sullivan 2006 Science and Technology Awards - 1. Product Innovation Award -- 1. Award Description -- 2. Award Recipient - 2. Technology Innovation Award -- 1. Award Description -- 2. Award Recipient 9. Decision Support Database - 1. Database Tables -- 1. Incidence of Cancer-World (1999-2006) -- 2. Incidence of Diabetes-World (1999-2006) -- 3. Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence- World (1999-2006) -- 4. Total Healthcare Expenditure- World (1999-2006) -- 5. Statistics of Diagnostics Facilities- World (1999-2006)

Summary:

Glucose Biosensors to Dominate the Market in Diabetes Testing Biosensors are having wide applications in the healthcare sector and have an increased industry penetration with an upsurge in new developments and innovations. Glucose biosensors have proved indispensable to the medical, hospital and industrial sectors due to their ease of use, cost effectiveness, and quick results. "In comparison with all the other conventional methods of glucose testing, glucose biosensors provide less time consuming and easier methods of testing the blood glucose levels," according to the analyst of this study. "These biosensors are set for a boom and are expected to dominate the diabetes testing market." Research of biosensors in general is anticipated to grow significantly, and the uses for biosensors in other areas such as quality control and manufacturing are expected to increase. A shift from centralized labs with large-scale tests to miniaturized point-of-care tests or portable tests that can be operated by consumers is expected to emerge. Some tests will be minimally invasive, and the readers will incorporate Wi-Fi to enable connectivity into healthcare databases for enhanced patient management. Advancements in the Industry to Boost Development The number of new products entering the market each year measures an industry’s success. Innovations in the field of biosensors have encouraged the development of new biosensor products in the industry and fuel more in the future. Newer products are expected to increase interest and quicken the growth in the market. There has been a great deal of technological development occurring in the area of sensors. "Microfabrication technology has gained importance in the recent past and is used for designing newer biosensors," notes the analyst. "Development activity includes real-time non-invasive technologies that can be applied to detection and quantisation of biological fluids without the need for multiple calibrations using clinical samples." Newer technologies have also been contributing to the growth of biosensor industry.