Award
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development 3R33HD101937-05S1
Minimally-instrumented home HIV detection and care linkage system
Recipient
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Award Amount
$20,599.00
Ceiling
$20,599.00
Awarded
December 21, 2024
Identifier
3R33HD101937-05S1
Award for developing an innovative home-based HIV detection system to enable rapid at-home testing and early intervention, funded by NICHD.
Description
The project involves developing a home-based HIV detection system with minimal instrumentation, including a disposable diagnostic cassette and a smartphone interface. The project aims to enable rapid, at-home testing for HIV and co-infections, facilitating early intervention and personalized treatment. The project emphasizes innovation in diagnostic technology for resource-limited settings.