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Biomimetic thermal detection of malaria parasite (THERMalaria)
Objectives
This project aims to develop synthetic polymers for the development of a thermal point-of-care (PoC) malaria sensor.
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Rationale and Abstract
Malaria is a tropical infectious disease caused by the parasites of the genus Plasmodium. Infection can lead to serious illness and significant mortality and poses a health threat to almost half of the world’s population. Diagnosis relies on microscopic analysis, a time-consuming and expensive process that requires infrastructure and highly trained personnel. Fast, cheap diagnostic tools that allow the disease to be detected in a point-of-care (PoC) setting could therefore be invaluable in the fight against this disease.
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Date
Apr 2024 — Apr 2025
Funding Details
Dutch Research Council (NWO), The Netherlands
Grant ID: OCENW.XS23.4.086
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