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Title:

Point-of-need diagnostics for Covid-19 recovery

Agreement Number:

966659

Agreement Value:

$261,038.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 19, 2021 - Feb 15, 2022

Description:

There is an urgent need for portable SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic instrumentation for deployment across Canada. Work-to-date has led to the creation of a molecular diagnostic for SARS-CoV-2 that has clinically-relevant sensitivity and can be read using a simple, off-the-shelf glucose meter. This technology uses gene circuit-based sensors that create glucose in response to the presence of the viral genome. Users simply measure the glucose level of a test and then use online software to translate the reading into clinically actionable information. This technology is currently limited by the need to extract the viral genome from patient samples, which is normally done in a well-resourced laboratory. The proposed collaborative Project will address this challenge by creating a portable, automated, microfluidic chip for sample preparation at the point-of-need, enabling distributed use of the glucose meter-based technology.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M5G 1L5

Reference Number:

172-2020-2021-Q4-966659

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

108162330

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

The Governing Council of the University of Toronto

Federal Riding Name:

University–Rosedale

Federal Riding Number:

35110

Program:

Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

Program Purpose:

Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.

NAICS Code:

541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences