Rapid point-of-use (POU) diagnostics are going to change the paradigm of laboratory testing for infectious diseases. There are clear opportunities for rapid POU testing to reduce inequity and empower communities to take control of their health and environmental resources. Some examples of this may include testing for respiratory viruses, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, monitoring antimicrobial resistance, ensuring safe bathing and drinking water, or monitoring environmental quality.
We are interested in working with communities to help direct priorities for POU assay development and deployment, and have their input into POU assay design, prototyping and testing in community settings.
