Microscopy Innovations, LLC — Department of Defense STTR Phase II: DHP16C-004
Microscopy Innovations, LLC — STTR Phase II award from Department of Defense.
- Amount
- $999,998
- Agency
- Department of Defense · Defense Health Program
- Program / Phase
- STTR · Phase II
- Topic
- DHP16C-004
- Solicitation
- 16.C
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- WI
- Period
- 2018-06-18 → 2020-11-17
Description
Biological tissues collection is problematic and risky even under ideal conditions; when collection occurs in remote locations, or by minimally- trained personnel, as may occur in response to an emerging disease threat, risks are magnified. This proposal addresses this issue by developing a Field Fixation Unit (FFU) for specimen collection that utilizes single-use capsules pre-loaded with fixative. FFUs will fully secure the samples within the collection vial and guarantee that the sample is fully submerged within the fixative by simply depressing a plunger. This simplifies collection to enhance quality and consistency, while also reducing risk and personnel training.