New Delhi: Mylab Discovery Solutions and DnaNudge has announced a strategic partnership to develop next-generation molecular diagnostic solutions for diabetic foot ulcer detection and other key health conditions. The MoU was signed between the two companies in the presence of Dr Thaksin Shinawatra, Former Prime Minister of Thailand, Yingluck Shinawatra, Former Prime Minister of Thailand, Regius Professor Chris Toumazou, Co-founder of DnaNudge and Founder of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at Imperial College London and Hasmukh Rawal, MD of Mylab.
DnaNudge and Mylab will introduce transformative point-of-decision testing kits for health conditions which are of major public health concern in India.
The collaboration between Mylab and DnaNudge aims to save lives and limbs from amputation, in the 80 million diabetic population of India. The diabetic foot ulcer detection kit is one of the world’s first point-of-decision molecular technology solutions, delivering early identification of the spectrum of microbial flora in the ulcer and supporting clinicians to plan appropriate antimicrobial therapy regimes. The test can identify the bacteria involved in the infection and provide molecular antimicrobial resistance (AMR) results in just over an hour – helping clinicians to determine which antibiotics will be optimally effective against these bacteria, enabling more personalised treatment and reducing the risk of AMR. The new kits will provide a key tool for the early initiation of therapy, which can play a pivotal role in the management of diabetic foot infections and delivering successful treatment outcomes.
Commenting on the partnership, Hasmukh Rawal, MD of Mylab said, “This partnership marks another milestone in our journey towards making cutting-edge molecular diagnostics available in the world. Together, with DnaNudge’s deep expertise in point-of-care genetics testing technology, we will be able to present precise and high-quality diagnostic solutions within the reach of every person across the world.”
“Diabetes Mellitus is known to have many complications and one of the most distressing is diabetic foot ulcer which affects 25 per cent of people with diabetes. It puts enormous financial burden on the patient and the health care services, even though it is preventable. The diabetic foot ulcer detection kit promises to improve foot ulcer diagnosis and identify appropriate treatment approaches that will promote the curing in a timely manner,” he added.
The collaboration between the two companies will bring together deep knowledge in molecular diagnostic technology to develop innovative new multiplex tests for other targeted conditions. The diagnostic solution for diabetes will be introduced in the markets in the next quarter of this year.
Commenting on the collaboration, Regius Professor Chris Toumazou FRS FREng FMedSci, co-founder of DnaNudge and founder of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at Imperial College London said, “This collaboration to deliver one of the world’s first point-of-decision technologies is a stand-out example of how India and the UK are working closely together to create transformative breakthroughs in medical technology. DnaNudge and Mylab share a vision to deliver effective and collaborative solutions to global health challenges, and Mylab’s proven excellence in R&D and delivery mirrors our ambition to deliver near-patient diagnostics that can significantly – and sustainably – improve people’s lives everywhere.”
