iiTECH Case Study: Lymphatic Filariasis Sensor

iiCON’s Infection Innovation Technology Laboratory: iiTECH is developing a transdermal Microwave sensor for the detection of lymphatic filariasis, in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University and AIIMS Patna India. The project is being funded by the Gates Foundation.

The sensor prototype has undergone successful testing for detecting infused Bmmf (Brugia malayi microfilariae) in a microfilaraemic mouse model.

A subsequent iteration utilising machine learning has yielded a preliminary hardware prototype incorporating a bluetooth transmitter for cable-free wearability and remote data acquisition. The original prototype design underwent piloting in India in collaboration with AIIMS Patna, where units were tested on 96 participants within the local community setting.

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