COVID-19 Point-of-Care Diagnostics in Saliva: An Aptamer-Mediated Approach
Grant Data
Project Title
COVID-19 Point-of-Care Diagnostics in Saliva: An Aptamer-Mediated Approach
Principal Investigator
Professor Tanner, Julian Alexander
(Project Coordinator (PC))
Duration
18
Start Date
2020-11-01
Completion Date
2022-04-30
Amount
1489250
Conference Title
COVID-19 Point-of-Care Diagnostics in Saliva: An Aptamer-Mediated Approach
Keywords
Aptamer-Mediated Approach, COVID-19, Point-of-Care Diagnostics, Saliva
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
SST/118/20GP
Grant Type
Public Sector Trial Scheme
Funding Year
2020
Status
Completed
Objectives
We have three stages/R&D outcomes: 1. To develop and laboratory test an aptamer-mediated point-of-care diagnostic prototype device and protocol for SARS-CoV-2 detection. 2. To produce 1000 electrochemical sensor chip samples sufficient for 1000 tests on saliva samples. 3. To conduct a blind prospective diagnostic accuracy cohort trial of the 1000 sample diagnostic tests at Queen Mary Hospital.