Development of a portable device to assess radiation exposure and injury
Research and Development of a Hand-held, Rapid, Point-of-Care Radiation Biodosimetry Triage Device and Integration of Soluble and Cell-surface Radiation Injury Biomarker Assays
This study is working on a quick and easy handheld device that can tell if someone has been exposed to dangerous levels of radiation during a nuclear event, helping to identify who needs medical attention and how serious their situation is, all from a small blood sample in under 8 minutes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Asell, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Owings Mills, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10796851 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to create a handheld device that can quickly assess whether individuals have been exposed to harmful levels of radiation during a nuclear event. It will differentiate between those who are genuinely affected and those who are not, estimate the severity of radiation injury, and detect specific biomarkers related to radiation damage. The device will use a small blood sample and provide results in under 8 minutes, making it suitable for use in emergency situations. This innovative approach combines advanced blood analysis technology with biomarker detection to enhance public health response capabilities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who may be exposed to radiation during a nuclear event or emergency responders involved in such situations.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk of radiation exposure or those with pre-existing conditions unrelated to radiation injury may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the ability to triage and treat individuals exposed to radiation in emergency situations.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using handheld devices for rapid diagnostics is gaining traction, this specific application for radiation biodosimetry is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Owings Mills, United States
- Asell, LLC — Owings Mills, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kowalski, Richard Joseph — Asell, LLC
- Study coordinator: Kowalski, Richard Joseph
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.