Next to the automated diagnostic devices like the Schistoscope, the INSPiRED project is currently developing the Eduscope. The Eduscope is a low-cost digital microscope which improves the training of medical professionals in Sub-Saharan Africa. It…
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The development of UCP-LF CAA strip readers
During his Master thesis project Ludo de Goeije explored the development of a context-specific strip reader for an innovative lateral flow test detecting schistosomiasis. Ludo will continue to work on this project the coming year as…
Designing a cost-effective automatic rapid diagnostics test reader
A team of 3ME students developed during their Bachelor End Project a digital reader for rapid diagnostic tests. This proof of principle will be further developed under WP 1. Abstract: Rapid diagnostic test (RDT)-readers can…
Stakeholder perspective on the context of use and application of a new diagnostic device
Karl Heinz Tondo used the Q-Metholdology in his master thesis to explore “Stakeholder perspective on the context of use and application of a new diagnostic device for the diagnosis of schistosomiasis haematobium in Ibadan- Nigeria”….
Rethinking the Top-Down Approach
As we continue our efforts to improve access to diagnostics for schistosomiasis at the point of need, how else can we contribute to the shift from control to elimination of this infectious disease in sub-Saharan Africa?…
World NTD Day
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) affect more than 1 billion people. Effective diagnostics are essential for disease management, and to guide treatment strategies during the surge of infectious outbreaks, disease surveillance and possible disease eradication. While treatment…
Presentations of Symposium online
The presentations (videos and slides) of the four presenters of our INSPiRED symposium can now be found on our website. Over 70 participants joined us to learn more about and discuss technological developments in diagnostic…
Large volume holographic imaging for biological sample analysis
We are pleased to share with you our new INSPiRED publication “Large volume holographic imaging for biological sample analysis” published in the Journal of Biomedical Optics. The proposed methodology will aid in the development of…
Diagnostics Symposium Jan 13th
Please join us on January 13, 2021 for an online Diagnostics Symposium organized by INSPiRED, TU Delft | Global Initiative and Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) Global Initiative. The symposium will showcase and discuss new…
Automating malaria diagnosis: a machine learning approach
On December 18th, Noor van Driel successfully defended her MSc thesis titled “Automating malaria diagnosis: a machine learning approach: Erythrocyte segmentation and parasite identification in thin blood smear microscopy images using convolutional neural networks.” In…
