University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, United States
Purpose
to identify molecular markers of malaria present in saliva to develop a chewing gum diagnostic tool called “MALiVA.” The gum will react with these malaria proteins, and then be detected and characterized when the device is scanned with a magnet.
Division
Global Health
Date
November 2009
Region Served
GLOBAL
Committed amount
$97,796
Grant topic
Discovery and Translational Sciences
Duration (months)
17
Grantee location
Los Angeles, California, United States
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