Technologies

Medical Sciences

Title:

Automated sickle cell disease screening and data sharing at point of care for inclusive implementation of digital health initiative

Area:

Medical Sciences

Focus Area:

Healthcare, Digital Health

Status:

Early stage Validation

Social Benefits:

The epidemiological report states that millions of people are affected by SCD worldwide mainly in sub-Saharan Africa, central India, and eastern Brazil. It is of growing importance in the global health context specially affecting the rural and tribal community in a developing country like India.

Developing Agency:

Chrogene Aarogyam Biotech Private Limited, Hyderabad.

Technology Readiness Index:

TRL-5

Source Title:

Data sourced from Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Department of Biotechnology (DBT)

Brief Description

Description :

A non-invasive, point-of-care device, which identifies the sickle-cell Disease SCD. It is self contained, portable and battery operated making it suitable for mass screening of rural population without affecting their routine work.

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