Portable device for measuring arsenic exposure in people
Official title: Field Instrument for Assessment of Arsenic Exposure
Funded at Giner, INC. · NIH-10782457 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a handy and affordable tool that can quickly check for harmful heavy metals like arsenic in drinking water and the environment, helping health experts and researchers keep people safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Giner, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newton, United States) |
| Project start | February 9, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $899,139 |
| NIH project number | 5R44ES034314-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10782457 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in areas with known arsenic contamination in drinking water or those who may have been exposed to heavy metals.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not exposed to heavy metals or do not reside in contaminated areas may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a portable and cost-effective instrument to measure human exposure to toxic heavy metals, particularly arsenic, found in drinking water and the environment. The device aims to provide rapid, on-site testing, which can significantly reduce the time and costs associated with traditional laboratory methods. By enabling quick assessments of heavy metal exposure in populations, this technology will assist epidemiologists and regulatory agencies in making informed decisions regarding public health and safety. The project seeks to create a reliable prototype that meets the needs of environmental researchers and clinicians.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health outcomes by enabling faster detection and monitoring of arsenic exposure in communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in developing portable testing devices for environmental contaminants, indicating a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Giner, INC.
Newton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Argun, Avni a — Giner, INC.
- Study coordinator: Argun, Avni a
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.