Frugal Innovation in Bioengineering for the Detection of Infectious Diseases
- ISBN-10
- 3319666479
- ISBN-13
- 9783319666471
- Category
- Medical
- Pages
- 119
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-02-01
- Publisher
- Springer
- Authors
- Arvind K. Chavali, Ramesh Ramji
Description
This book introduces readers to the concept of 'frugal innovation' and describes novel low-cost technologies that aid in diagnosing infectious diseases. Rapidly deployable, portable, and affordable diagnostic tools have the potential to tremendously benefit populations in resource-limited settings and improve global health outcomes. Specifically, the book includes the following features: Cutting-Edge Research: Thorough coverage of scientific advances related to frugal bioengineering that have been developed within the last few years. A few examples of technologies covered in detail include low-cost paper-based and CD-based microfluidic diagnostic systems. Industry and Non-Profit Voices: Chapters written by scientists currently working in industry and philanthropic sectors.
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