Award
NIH Reporter #3R21AI186005-02S1
Development of a Direct Diagnostic Test for Infectious and Congenital Syphilis
Recipient
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the NIH
Award Amount
$16,000.00
Ceiling
$16,000.00
Awarded
September 15, 2025
Identifier
3R21AI186005-02S1
Award for developing a direct diagnostic test for infectious and congenital syphilis to improve diagnosis accuracy and adaptability for point-of-care use, especially in remote areas.
Description
This project aims to develop a highly sensitive and specific direct diagnostic test for syphilis that can differentiate active from past infections, distinguish syphilis from yaws, and be adapted for point-of-care testing, with a focus on improving diagnosis in remote areas.