Award
National Eye Institute 5R01EY036137-03
Rapid Diagnosis of Ocular Infections using a Sensitive and Highly Multiplexed Broad Pathogen Detection Assay
Recipient
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Award Amount
$425,000.00
Ceiling
$425,000.00
Awarded
May 26, 2026
Identifier
5R01EY036137-03
Award for developing a rapid and multiplexed molecular diagnostic assay for ocular infections using NanoString technology, targeting detection of about 95% of causes within 12 hours.
Description
This project aims to develop a rapid, multiplexed molecular diagnostic assay for ocular infections using NanoString technology, with a focus on detecting approximately 95% of etiologies within 12 hours.