Veredus Laboratories
Veredus Laboratories is a medical device company in Singapore, specialising in developing portable diagnostic tool kit.
In July 2005, Veredus Laboratories launched a DNA- and RNA-based diagnostic kits for dengue, avian influenza and malaria. The kit is based on technologies licensed from A*STAR and the National University of Singapore. [1]
In January 2006, Veredus Laboratories and STMicroelectronics announced a joint effort in the development of a rapid diagnostic kit for avian influenza and other influenza viruses which could produces result within an hour, based on Lab-on-a-chip (LOC) technology.[2] Later in July 2006, Veredus Laboratories set up an on-board avian influenza testing laboratories on USS Blue Ridge, the flagship of the United States 7th Fleet, and on aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk. [3]
[edit] References
- ^ "Singapore start-up firm launches avian flu, dengue diagnostic kits". Channel NewsAsia. 2005-07-28. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/160329/1/.html.
- ^ "STMicroelectronics and Veredus Laboratories Team to Diagnose Avian Flu Using Rapid-Detection Point-of-Need Lab-on-Chip". STMicroelectronics. 2006-01-18. http://www.st.com/stonline/stappl/press/news/year2006/t1753.htm.
- ^ "Avian flu testing labs on US navy ships". DailyIndia.com. 2006-07-31. http://www.dailyindia.com/show/47076.php/Avian_flu_testing_labs_on_US_navy_ships.
[edit] External links
- Veredus Laboratories - official website
- Singapore-made Avian Flu Test Kit (newsletter Dec05/Jan06), Singapore Embassy in Washington
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