Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a highly sensitive biosensor based on a differential immuno-capture technology that can detect sub-populations of white blood cells. As part of a small, disposable biochip, the microfluidic biosensor can count CD4+/CD8+ T cells quickly and accurately for AIDS diagnosis in the field. “There are 34 million people infected with HIV/AIDS worldwide, many in places that lack testing facilities,” explained Rashid Bashir, Abel Bliss Professor of Engineering, Bioengineering department head, and ECE affiliate faculty member at Illinois.