A Portable Fever Kit for Dengue and Chikungunya
ABOUT THE PROJECT The project aims to develop a proof of concept molecular test which can differential between the viral infections of Dengue and Chikungunya. The research program will also focus on integrating a sample preparation module with the photonic sensors to produce a cartridge-based test that will operate using a single finger stick capillary […]
Surface Modulation of CuS Quantum Dots using Biginelli Compounds for Construction of a Portable Fluorescence Sensor for Bacteria
ABOUT THE PROJECT The project proposes to develop a fluorescent quantum dots (QDs) based biosensor for detection bacteria, which represents a next generation ion the field of bacteria detection. Bacterial strains of Salmonella, E. coli, L. pneumophila, Shigella, and Staphylococcus which are responsible for gastrointestinal or enteric diseases will be investigated. Modified (biginelli derivatives/Ab) QDs will be […]
Development of a Hand Held Molecular Point-Of-Care Test Device for Infectious Diseases
ABOUT THE PROJECT The project aims to develop a novel, single use, hand-held point-of-care test (POCT) device that addresses the program of lag in result turn-around times typically faced by remote facilities. The new POCT device will employ customizable assays providing diagnostics for a broad array of pathogens. The POCT device will house all of […]
A Point-of-Care Device for Malaria Diagnosis and Drug Resistance Genotyping
ABOUT THE PROJECT The research proposes to further refine the Accutas System (a system designed by the research team) for use in India to test patients for malaria, a parasitic infection that is deadly if left undiagnosed. We will expand the testing to discriminate different forms of malaria and identify infections that are resistant to […]
A High Quality Serotype Discriminating Dengue Virus Diagnostic Test Adapted for Field Investigation
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project seeks to develop a sensitive and specific diagnostic test for dengue virus that will allow medical personnel to monitor patient infections more accurately. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (October 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) Canadian researchers are working with Indian clinicians, academics, and industry to develop a point of care diagnostic and prognostic test for Dengue […]
Engaging Community Pharmacists in India to Enhance Early Detection of Tuberculosis
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project engages community pharmacists in India in order to improve early detection of and provide effective treatment for tuberculosis. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (November 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) A situation analysis was conducted in Sept. 2015 to finalize the intervention protocol, obtain institutional ethics approvals, and train study staff. Stage 1 and Stage […]
Dialled In: Tapping community voice to improve child immunization services in India
ABOUT THE PROJECT The project seeks to improve child vaccination rates and improve service delivery for vaccination programs. This project also establishes a toll-free number for immunization in rural Uttar Pradesh that strives to provide services to improve child health and service delivery. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (October 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) Researchers will develop and evaluate a scalable community engagement […]
Identification of High Affinity Ligands against Dengue Virus NS1 for the Development of an Affordable Point-of-Care Diagnostic Kit
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project will lead to early diagnosis of dengue fever so that treatment can occur much quicker for infected patients. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (October 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) All computational models for the Dengue virus (DENV) NS1 protein, both in its monomeric and dimeric forms have been generated. From these models, researchers have identified […]
Development of a Portable Device for Early Detection of Eye Infection and Dry Eye Disease
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project will develop a portable, inexpensive tool for early detection of dry eye and potential eye infection. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (October 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) Researchers have initiated theoretical modelling of tear film dynamics and studied various film rupture scenarios relevant to eye infection and dry eye disease. These studies will form […]
Next Generation Molecular Diagnostics for Emerging Viral Diseases
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project seeks to develop a non-invasive and rapid diagnostic test for West Nile and Dengue Viruses in blood samples. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (October 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) Researchers are sharing knowledge of project outcomes at several conferences and symposiums across Canada, USA, and Europe. Progress on Dengue research has led to a new research […]