OUR RESEARCH MISSION

At the Shiddiky Laboratory, we develop simple, portable devices that can quickly detect critical diseases in people, plants, and animals. Our goal is to make early diagnosis easy, fast, and affordable — whether it’s for healthcare, agriculture, or protecting Australia’s biosecurity.

We work closely with experts from many fields, including chemistry, nanotechnology, medicine, engineering, plant science, and biosecurity. By combining this knowledge, we turn complex science into practical, user-friendly tools that can be used directly at the point of care — in hospitals, clinics, farms, or even remote locations — without the need for large, expensive lab equipment.

WHAT WE DO

• Transforming diagnostics for health and agriculture

We develop small, handheld devices that can detect diseases like cancer, metabolic disorders, and plant infections quickly and accurately. These tests help doctors, farmers, and biosecurity teams respond earlier and more effectively.

• Advancing science through innovation in biosensing and nanotechnology

Our research uses the latest advances in biosensing, nanotechnology, and analytical chemistry to create new ways of detecting diseases. By bringing together basic science and real-world applications, we help improve both human health and food security.

WHY OUR RESEARCH MATTERS

Our work supports key Australian Government Research Priorities by: (1) Improving preventive health: Early detection helps stop diseases before they become serious, both in people and in crops, and (2) Making diagnostics accessible to all: We design easy-to-use tests that can be used in aged care, disability care, and remote communities — ensuring everyone has access to life-saving diagnostics, no matter where they live.