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Why Menstrual Blood Deserves a Second Look
Rethinking What We Throw Away There exists a biological resource so rich in proteins and stem cells it could unlock earlier diagnoses for conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, and even uterine cancer. Yet, this resource is…
Official Launch of the UTI-Diag Project
Innovating for Better Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections Dakar, May 15, 2025 – The UTI-Diag project, a groundbreaking multisectoral initiative, officially launches with key objectives to: (i) improve the detection and management of urinary tract…
Developing a Bivalent Vaccine for Nipah virus and a companion DIVA rapid lateral flow test
When the Nipah virus spilled over from bats to pigs to humans during the 1998–1999 outbreak in Malaysia and Singapore, nearly 300 people fell ill and over 100 died. To contain the outbreak, nearly half…
What is a Lateral Flow immunoassay?
Lateral flow immunoassays, or rapid tests, are simple yet powerful tools used in diagnostics. This article breaks down how they work, what they’re made of, and how they’re developed. The question often comes up even…
Advancing Regional Diagnostics: GADx at DIATROPIX Launch
On December 12, 2024, the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) celebrated its centenary by marking a major milestone in African healthcare innovation: the inauguration of the expanded DIATROPIX diagnostic manufacturing site in Mbao, Senegal. This…
Driving Diagnostic Innovation in Uganda – HOLICARE
Respiratory Tract Infections (RTIs) are one of the world’s deadliest health threats, hitting the hardest in places where access to healthcare is limited. The HOLICARE project is tackling this head-on by bringing together African and…
Enhancing Vineyard Health with New Methods for Detecting Grey Mould
Grey mould may be hidden, but its impact is visible through reduced yields and compromised quality. In the latest episode of “Grower, Maker, Researcher – Wine Industry Insights,” experts discuss innovative detection methods that could…
5 Key Moments to Leverage Contract Research in Diagnostic Development
Delivering a lateral flow diagnostic test to market is a huge challenge. By leveraging contract research organisations (CRO) with expertise in development we can accelerate your success. In this post, we explore the key moments…
From Lab to Field: Progress in Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever Testing
In the ongoing fight against Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), Global Access Diagnostics (GADx) has joined forces with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and international experts to develop a rapid diagnostic test (RDT) tailored for…
Uniting ASEAN Through Innovative Diagnostic Partnerships
Imagine a future where cutting-edge diagnostic tools are accessible to everyone across Southeast Asia, regardless of their economic status. This vision took a significant step towards reality at a recent workshop in Kuala Lumpur, where…