Research
Title : | Development of PCR free facile luminescence-based kit for ultra-sensitive detection of COVID-19 |
Area of research : | COVID-19 Research, Life Sciences & Biotechnology |
Focus area : | COVID-19 detection |
Principal Investigator : | Dr Sarika Gupta, Scientist, National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi |
Timeline Start Year : | 2020 |
Contact info : | sarika@nii.ac.in |
Details
Executive Summary : | This study aims to develop a luminescence-based method for direct detection of SARS-CoV-2 genome. |
Outcome/Output: | A self testing kit or point of care device that can be used in the field for detection of early infection. |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi Funding Agency :Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Govt. of India | |