AMDI Receives a $5.3M NIH RADx® Tech Award to Finalize Development of Its 10 Minute RT-PCR Point-of-Care System and Respiratory Panel
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The funding will also be used to complete the first test panel for the Fast PCR system, targeting detection of multiple respiratory viruses: Influenza A and B, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2.
Key Points:
- The funding will also be used to complete the first test panel for the Fast PCR system, targeting detection of multiple respiratory viruses: Influenza A and B, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2.
- The RADx Tech program was created to speed innovation and address critical public health challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.
- "AMDI is grateful for the recognition by the NIBIB for a second award that gives us the opportunity to complete the development of the Fast PCR System," said David Okrongly, CEO of AMDI.
- The HBH technology removes the time constraints and costs associated with traditional sample prep", said Regis Peytavi, CTO of AMDI.