Kit for serological diagnosis of Hansen’s disease

Project 2

Problem to be solved:
• Difficulties in diagnosing the disease
• Lack of epidemiological studies

Proposed Innovation:
• Early detection of the disease
• Simplified diagnosis for field usage

Differential:
• Testing from unfractioned blood
• Tool for epidemiological studies
• Monitoring of disease prognosis

Development status:
Pre-clinical

Intellectual property status:
BRPI0605850-7 (Corresponding application filed in the United States)

What we want
Partnership

Coordinator:
Maria Cristina Vidal Pessolani / IOC

Contact:
Gestec/VPPIS – Phone: 21 3882-9099 / 3882-9120 or portfolio@fiocruz.br