Arielle NDA, an engineering student at ESILV has embarked on a transformative journey as a junior researcher at Omini, a pioneering company in bioelectronics. Specializing in MedTech & Health, Arielle has spent her work-study experience honing her medical technology and sensor development expertise, especially in Organic Electrochemical Transistors (OECT) for biosensors.
Through her role, she has already become an asset to Omini’s R&D team, working on a device that could revolutionize chronic disease management.
From ESILV to junior researcher at Omini
At Omini, Arielle works under the guidance of Pascal Preira, PhD, a senior researcher specializing in sensor functionalization. Together, they form a dynamic team focusing on developing bioelectronic sensors that detect critical biomarkers from small blood samples.
This innovative technology, which allows multiple biomarkers to be measured simultaneously, has the potential to significantly advance point-of-care testing, enabling quicker, more accessible health monitoring solutions.
As a junior researcher, Arielle contributes to various stages of the device’s lifecycle—from its manufacturing and development to the critical task of sensor characterization, ensuring that the metal-based sensors function effectively.
A summer internship at the University of Cambridge and a work-study format at Omini
Arielle’s experience at Omini was enhanced by her recent summer internship at the prestigious bioelectronics lab at the University of Cambridge. This opportunity deepened her understanding of sensor technology and bioelectronics in a world-renowned research environment.
It also reinforced her practical knowledge in biochemistry and biosensing, skills essential for her work on Omini’s sensor performance metrics. Her role involves conducting lab experiments to refine sensor specificity, sensitivity, and dynamic range—critical parameters for reliable biomarker detection.
Her work is instrumental in improving the sensor’s functionality and highlights the promising intersections of engineering and healthcare.
ESILV MedTech & Health major’s strong academic foundation
With her strong academic foundation, Arielle stands out in ESILV’s MedTech & Health major, a program tailored to integrate life sciences, artificial intelligence, medical regulations, and biotechnologies.
The curriculum and state-of-the-art resources, such as the Fab Lab and IoT laboratory, equip students to lead in medical technology innovations. Arielle’s coursework and practical experiences have allowed her to build a solid skill set, blending scientific knowledge with applied technology—a combination that makes her well-suited for the evolving demands of the MedTech industry.
Accelerating career growth in high-impact fields
Arielle’s journey highlights how work-study opportunities and multidisciplinary training can accelerate career growth in high-impact fields like bioelectronics.
Her work at Omini reflects how engineering students, supported by hands-on experience, are poised to become critical contributors in transforming healthcare technologies, bringing life-saving innovations and meaningful impact to patient care.
