DnaNudge

DnaNudge is a British company specializing in DNA testing. In late 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, it introduced COVID Nudge, a rapid RT-PCR test for COVID-19.[1] The device uses a disposable sample capsule that is placed into a sample processor box, and gives results in 90 minutes.[2] As of August 2020, the British government had ordered 5000 of the sample processor boxes.[3]

DnaNudge
IndustryHealthcare
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Websitednanudge.com

Sir Richard Sykes joined its board in 2021.[4]

Origins

The company was co-founded by Chris Toumazou.[4]

See also

References
  1. Gibani, Malick M.; Toumazou, Christofer; Sohbati, Mohammadreza; Sahoo, Rashmita; Karvela, Maria; Hon, Tsz-Kin; Mateo, Sara De; Burdett, Alison; Leung, K. Y. Felice; Barnett, Jake; Orbeladze, Arman (17 September 2020). "Assessing a novel, lab-free, point-of-care test for SARS-CoV-2 (CovidNudge): a diagnostic accuracy study". The Lancet Microbe. 1 (7): e300–e307. doi:10.1016/S2666-5247(20)30121-X. ISSN 2666-5247. PMC 7498257. PMID 32964211.
  2. Gallagher, James (18 September 2020). "Simple Covid test gives results in 90 minutes". BBC News. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  3. "Roll-out of 2 new rapid coronavirus tests ahead of winter". GOV.UK. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  4. "Sir Richard Sykes Appointed Chairman Elect of Genetic Testing Innovator DnaNudge". www.businesswire.com. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  5. "Who are DnaNudge Ltd?". Imperial College London.


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