AI BIOSCIENCES, INC. — Department of Health and Human Services SBIR Phase I: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The aim of this application is to develop a rapid, ea
AI BIOSCIENCES, INC. — SBIR Phase I award from Department of Health and Human Services.
- Amount
- $224,899
- Agency
- Department of Health and Human Services · National Institutes of Health
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase I
- Solicitation
- PA13-234
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- TX
- Period
- —
Description
DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The aim of this application is to develop a rapid, easy-to-use, and inexpensive multi-sample diagnostic system to identify sexually transmitted infection (STI) pathogens, such as Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseriagonorrhoeae (NG) in non-traditional healthcare settings. According to the CDC, chlamydia and gonorrhea, caused by C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae, respectively, are the first and second most frequently reported STIs in the US and likely the rest of theworld. These STIs are often under-diagnosed, leading to delayed treatment, continued spread and higher public healthcare costs (~ 16 billion annually). As a result of their prevalence and long term health consequences, there is a need for rapid, sensitivemethods of detecting STIs in order for patients to get results and treatment immediately. It is important that patients receive results and initial consultation or treatment during the first patient visit, as they rarely return for a second visit. Poi