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Grant
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$267.5M
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2012
Visby Medical specializes in rapid PCR tests for detecting infectious diseases, providing results in under 30 minutes. This is much faster than traditional PCR tests, which can take days. Their portable testing kits are designed for use in clinical and mobile lab settings, making them easily deployable. Unlike conventional PCR equipment, which is large and complex, Visby's technology is compact and instrument-free, fitting in the palm of your hand. This allows healthcare providers to quickly diagnose and treat patients, reducing the common issues of patient callbacks and loss to follow-up. Visby Medical's goal is to enhance patient care by delivering accurate and timely results, addressing the high demand for rapid testing in today's health environment.
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Visby Medical has secured an additional $3.9 million from CARB-X to enhance its PCR-based diagnostics for antibiotic resistance, building on a previous $1.2 million grant. The funding will aid in developing tools to detect resistance mutations in infections, starting with ciprofloxacin susceptibility in Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Visby aims to integrate these capabilities into its Sexual Health Test and develop a digital app for result interpretation.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Visby Medical(TM), a leading innovator in rapid PCR diagnostics, has secured an additional $3.9 million from the Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Biopharmaceutical Accelerator (CARB-X) to accelerate its fight against antibiotic resistance.
The portable, instrument-free PCR test will be used to detect infections resistant to the frontline antibiotic ciprofloxacin and help reduce use of ceftriaxone.
CARB-X awards $1.8 million to Visby Medical to develop a portable rapid PCR test for gonorrhea.
Visby Medical's respiratory panel test has received Emergency Use Authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration, according to a letter from the agency.
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Industries
Healthcare
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$267.5M
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2012
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