Team:Hong Kong HKUST/pneumosensor
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Pneumosensor Project Abstract
Figure 1. Pneumosensor Overview Diagram |
Streptococcus pneumoniae is responsible for approximately 1.6 million deaths every year mostly in developing countries where vaccination
is unaffordable. Current methods used for diagnosis of pneumococcal diseases include X-ray of chest, PCR assay using blood and gram stain using sputum. They require a sophisticated equipment, help of a professional doctor or a laboratory setting, all of which are limited to people in third world countries. To provide an affordable solution to combat pneumococcal diseases, we are engineering an E. coli "Pneumosensor", that will
work inside as an in vitro diagnostic device. Pneumosensor doesn't require laboratory processing, medical equipment or a doctor for obtaining the diagnosis result, making it more accessible for the people. Through this cheaper and easier diagnosis method, people can prepare themselves better against the
transmission and adversity of S. pneumoniae. |
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