Towards Pathogenic Fungal Detection using THz Metamaterial Biosensors

The rapid and early detection of pathogenic fungi with mortality rates up to 85 % is crucial in order to improve the therapeutic procedures. THz bioanalytical techniques are proven to be a promising tool for the detection of biomolecules. Here, we present THz measurements of penicillium on nanoporous substrates and propose a metamaterial based THz biosensor for early analysis of invasive fungal infections.