SHARP Diagnostics develops affordable, rapid, and accurate nucleic acid detection technology using isothermal amplification. This technology simplifies diagnostics, making essential medical testing accessible in all settings and improving early disease detection, treatment, and global health equity.
FELLOWS
Momcilo Gavrilov
Momcilo Gavrilov is a co-founder and Chief Science Officer of SHARP Diagnostics, a biotechnology company developing methods for isothermal amplification of nucleic acids and molecular diagnostics. Gavrilov earned his B.Sc. in applied physics from the University of Belgrade. He completed a Ph.D. in physics at Simon Fraser University, studying thermodynamics of information, and a postdoc in biophysics at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on motor proteins. Before SHARP Diagnostics, Gavrilov worked as an advanced R&D scientist/engineer at Honeywell International on technologies for sensing and control.
Taylor Cottle
Taylor Cottle is the CEO and co-founder of SHARP Diagnostics, a next-generation molecular diagnostic company that brings laboratory-level testing to the palm of your hand. Cottle completed a B.A. in biochemistry and music at the University of San Diego and a Ph.D. in biophysics at Johns Hopkins. He has received international recognition for his scientific, consulting, and entrepreneurial achievements. His passion is assembling great teams to translate research into tangible life science solutions for the people who need them most.
TECHNOLOGY
Critical Need
SHARP Diagnostics addresses the urgent need for rapid, accurate, and affordable nucleic acid detection in biotechnology and medicine. Existing diagnostic methods are often slow and costly and require complex equipment and trained personnel. SHARP Diagnostics' platform simplifies this process, offering quicker and more cost-effective diagnostics crucial for early disease detection, genetic condition monitoring, and infectious disease management.
Technology Vision
SHARP Diagnostics' platform uses isothermal amplification to detect nucleic acids, eliminating the need for complex thermal cycling equipment. This technology operates at a constant temperature, enabling faster, more accurate, and cost-effective diagnostics. Its portable, user-friendly design allows widespread use, even in resource-limited areas, enhancing early disease detection and improving accessibility to essential medical testing.
Potential for Impact
When scaled, SHARP Diagnostics' innovation will revolutionize healthcare by making rapid, accurate, and affordable diagnostic testing accessible globally. This will enable earlier disease detection, timely treatments, and better management of genetic conditions and infectious diseases. Widespread adoption will reduce healthcare costs, improve patient outcomes, and enhance global health equity by providing critical diagnostic tools to all, regardless of location or resources.
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