Sahar Melamed
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Sahar Melamed is a pioneer in the convergence of synthetic biology and microfabrication, with her most-cited work focusing on the development of whole-cell biosensor arrays. Her landmark 2010 paper, "A printed nanolitre-scale bacterial sensor array," which has garnered 38 citations, introduced a transformative approach to environmental and biomedical monitoring. By miniaturizing living bacterial sensors onto printed arrays, Melamed demonstrated how engineered cells could be deployed at the nanolitre scale to detect specific chemical or biological agents with high throughput. This innovation bridged the gap between traditional microbial biosensors and modern array technologies, offering a scalable platform for real-time, multiplexed sensing. Her contributions have laid critical groundwork for portable, low-cost diagnostic tools and environmental monitoring systems, inspiring subsequent research in synthetic biology and bioengineering. Melamed’s work stands as a key reference for researchers exploring the integration of living cells with microfluidic and printed electronics, highlighting her role in advancing the practical application of whole-cell biosensors.
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- 1A printed nanolitre-scale bacterial sensor array38 citations · 2010