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Highly Sensitive TB Detection using a Paper Cup

Grand Challenges ExplorationsDiagnostics1 Nov 2009

Scott Phillips, of Pennsylvania State University in the U.S. proposes to develop a polymer reagent to be deposited at the bottom of a small paper cup used to collect a sputum sample, where it will detect proteins secreted by tuberculosis and turn indicate TB-positive samples by changing color.

More information about Create Low-Cost Diagnostics for Priority Global Health Conditions (Round 3)

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Principal Investigator

Scott Phillips

Organization

Pennsylvania State University

Location

University Park, Pennsylvania
United States

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