Faster diagnosis for yeast bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infection detection directly on whole blood
This work is creating a quick test to find yeast infections in the blood, helping doctors treat patients faster.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Scanogen, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11140525 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Yeast bloodstream infections are very serious and can be deadly, but current tests take several days to give results. This project is developing an automated system that can quickly identify yeast directly from a patient's blood sample. The goal is to give doctors the information they need much sooner, so treatment can start without delay. This new approach uses a special method to prepare and detect tiny molecules of yeast in the blood.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant for patients who are suspected of having a serious yeast infection in their bloodstream.
Not a fit: Patients without a suspected or confirmed yeast bloodstream infection would not directly benefit from this specific diagnostic tool.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this technology could lead to much faster diagnosis of life-threatening yeast bloodstream infections, potentially improving patient survival rates.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds on a novel detection method that has shown promising results in earlier development phases with clinical samples.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, UNITED STATES
- Scanogen, INC. — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Celedon, Alfredo Andres — Scanogen, INC.
- Study coordinator: Celedon, Alfredo Andres
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.