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MARPLE (MagMove Assisted RNA Purification and Lateral flow Evaluation) is an innovative point-of-care diagnostic platform designed to rapidly and accurately differentiate between bacterial and viral infections. Using patent-protected mRNA biomarkers, MARPLE provides results in under 10 minutes from a small blood sample, enabling timely and precise clinical decision-making. The DETECTIVE project focuses on optimising MARPLE’s diagnostic accuracy, validating its performance with clinical samples, and ensuring it is affordable, user-friendly, and scalable for use in NHS A&E departments. By reducing unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions, MARPLE addresses the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance while improving patient care.

Vitec Microgenix has developed an innovative system targeted at reducing the microbial burden within indoor environments, particularly in healthcare settings. The system combines advanced air purification with surface sterilisation, offering a comprehensive approach to creating hygienic environments. This system targets a broad spectrum of microbes, including those responsible for HCAIs. By integrating air and surface protection, the VML system ensures a safer and more hygienic environment, addressing the limitations of traditional cleaning and sterilisation methods.

A method to quickly and automatically separate viable bacteria from the other constituents of positive blood cultures, enabling them to be processed in iFAST's revolutionary Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing system. We use patented impedance flow cytometry to determine the most appropriate antibiotics to treat bacterial infections, giving results in 2-3 hours compared with 2-3 days with current clinical methods. This will save thousands of lives, improve outcomes and help antimicrobial stewardship.