Margaret McCaul

Dublin City University

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Total Citations

145

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About

Dr. Margaret McCaul is a leading innovator in the field of wearable biosensors and analytical chemistry, with a primary focus on non-invasive health monitoring through human sweat analysis. Her most celebrated contribution is the development of the "SwEatch" platform, a groundbreaking wearable sensor system that enables real-time, continuous sampling and measurement of electrolyte concentrations during physical activity. In her highly cited 2020 work (145 citations), Dr. McCaul advanced this technology by engineering solid-contact ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) capable of simultaneously detecting sodium and potassium ions. This dual-analyte capability represents a significant leap forward, allowing for a more comprehensive assessment of hydration status and electrolyte balance in athletes and clinical populations. Her research bridges the gap between fundamental electrochemistry and practical, user-friendly wearable devices, demonstrating profound impact in sports science and personalized medicine. Dr. McCaul’s work has been instrumental in establishing sweat as a viable, non-invasive biofluid for continuous physiological monitoring, earning her recognition as a pioneer in the next generation of point-of-care diagnostic tools.

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145
Total Citations
145
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
A wearable sensor for the detection of sodium and potassium in human sweat during exercise
145 citations · 2020
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2020 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 8
🏛 Institutions: Dublin City University

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