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Low Cost Point-Of-Care Test For CMV

Award Number: R43AI134194
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/01/2019
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2020

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Low Cost Point-Of-Care Test For CMV - Project Summary Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a leading cause of birth defects and developmental disabilities in the U.S., affecting thousands of children each year. Current methods (e.g., tissue culture, shell vial assay, single-copy gene PCR methods, etc.) to detect CMV infections are labor intensive and require sophisticated equipment, dedicated laboratory space, and trained technicians. A rapid, on-site test for newborn screening that could detect CMV in clinical specimens would: (1) allow for immediate counseling and additional specimen collection for confirmatory testing, and (2) avoid having to create new laboratory infrastructure for widespread biospecimen testing. We propose developing a point-of-care test for rapid screening of congenital CMV infection. This technology will also result in a significant cost reduction as compared to hospital and clinical pathology laboratory tests. The goal of this project is to develop an inexpensive ($10-15 per sample) and rapid (<30 min from specimen to result) screening assay for primary CMV infections.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = -$68,773 )
2026	2019	MICROGEN LLC	903 TEXAS AVE	LA MARQUE	TX	77568	GALVESTON	USA	Extramural Research Restoration Program: Hurricanes Harvey, Maria, and Irma – non-construction	000	1	10/1/2025	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	-$68,773
														Subtotal = -$68,773

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2021	2019	MICROGEN, LLC	903 TEXAS AVE	LA MARQUE	TX	77568	GALVESTON	USA	Extramural Research Restoration Program: Hurricanes Harvey, Maria, and Irma – non-construction	001	1	2/22/2021	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$0
2021	2017	MICROGEN, LLC	903 TEXAS AVE	LA MARQUE	TX	77568	GALVESTON	USA	Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research	000	1	1/14/2021	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $122,205 )
2019	2019	MICROGEN, LLC	903 TEXAS AVE	LA MARQUE	TX	77568	GALVESTON	USA	Extramural Research Restoration Program: Hurricanes Harvey, Maria, and Irma – non-construction	001	1	5/15/2019	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$122,205
2019	2017	MICROGEN, LLC	903 TEXAS AVE	LA MARQUE	TX	77568	GALVESTON	USA	Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research	000	1	5/15/2019	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $122,205

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $223,447 )
2017	2017	MICROGEN, LLC	903 TEXAS AVE	LA MARQUE	TX	77568	GALVESTON	USA	Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research	000	1	7/12/2017	NEW	$223,447
														Subtotal = $223,447

Grand Total All Awards = $276,879

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Low Cost Point-Of-Care Test For CMV

Award Number: R43AI134194

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/01/2019

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2020

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