Global health R&D at work in New Mexico
University of New Mexico researchers have developed a rapid breath test to detect tuberculosis and other lung diseases, such as pneumonia and cystic fibrosis. The noninvasive, easy-to-use test offers results in ten minutes at the point of care without the need for expensive laboratory equipment. The test would represent a major step forward in terms of speed and portability by enabling doctors in low-resource settings to quickly detect lung infections and get patients on treatment. The technology has been licensed to a biotech company, which is continuing the development and commercialization of the tool.