Improving access to point-of-care technologies for global health challenges
Official title: Dissemination Core
Funded at Cornell University · NIH-10928892 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve quick health testing tools that can help people, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, by figuring out what communities need most and making sure these tools are available to everyone, even those who don’t have easy access to regular healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cornell University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ithaca, United States) |
| Project start | September 13, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $257,058 |
| NIH project number | 5U54EB034654-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10928892 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living in areas with limited access to healthcare services, particularly those affected by COVID-19 and other health crises.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are already receiving adequate healthcare services and have access to traditional medical technologies may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the development and deployment of point-of-care (POC) technologies aimed at addressing global health issues, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It involves conducting comprehensive needs assessments to identify gaps in healthcare access and creating a lab-to-market accelerator to support the commercialization of these technologies. The project aims to ensure that communities with limited access to traditional healthcare can benefit from innovative diagnostic and treatment solutions. By leveraging global expertise, the research seeks to create a consensus on the most pressing health needs and develop tailored technologies to meet those needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve healthcare access and outcomes for patients in underserved communities by providing innovative diagnostic and treatment technologies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in developing point-of-care technologies for various health crises, indicating that this approach has the potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Cornell University
Ithaca, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pai, Nitika — Cornell University
- Study coordinator: Pai, Nitika
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.