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Intelligent portable ultrasound imaging-based continuous lung and heart monitoring system for post-COVID19 assessment

Canadian PI: Dr. Abhilash Rakkunedeth Hareendranathan                            Canadian Institution: University of Alberta Indian PI: Dr. Mahesh Raveendranatha Panicker Indian Institution: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)…

Wearable Artificial Muscle for a Tetraplegic Hand

Patients with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) often lose the ability to complete activities of daily living (ADLs) requiring basic hand dexterity. Medical Director &…

Smart app-based rapid multiplex screening of HIV associated co-infections of at risk populations at the point-of-care

This project will provide evidence to scale a connected multiplexed strategy that screens for multiple co-infections with point-of-care tests, facilitated by an app. It will…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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)…

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)…

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