Platform for screening new compounds to treat Chagas’ Disease

Project 46

Problem to be solved:
• Neglected disease worldwide
• Lack of alternatives for the treatment of Chagas’ Disease

Proposed Innovation:
• Platform for identification of new compounds with trypanocidal activity
• Screening of natural or synthetic products

Differential:
• Development of pre-clinical trials
• Use of in vitro and in vivo techniques

Development status:
Productive sector of goods and services

Intellectual property status:
No patent protection

What we want
Partnership

Coordinator:
Solange Lisboa de Castro / IOC

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