Award
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development 5R33HD101937-05
Minimally-instrumented home HIV detection and care linkage system
Recipient
University of Pennsylvania
Award Amount
$711,426.00
Ceiling
$711,426.00
Awarded
August 24, 2024
Identifier
5R33HD101937-05
Award for developing a portable, low-cost home HIV detection and care linkage system using disposable diagnostic cassette and smartphone interface to improve early diagnosis and treatment adherence.
Description
This project aims to develop a portable, low-cost system for HIV detection and monitoring, suitable for resource-limited settings. The system includes a disposable diagnostic cassette and a smartphone interface, enabling rapid, at-home testing for HIV and co-infections, with potential to improve early diagnosis, treatment adherence, and personalized therapy.