DnaNudge is a British company specializing in DNA testing. In late 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, it introduced COVID Nudge, a rapid RT-PCR test for COVID-19.[1] The device uses a disposable sample capsule that is placed into a sample processor box, and gives results in 90 minutes.[2] As of August 2020, the British government had ordered 5000 of the sample processor boxes.[3]

DnaNudge
IndustryHealthcare
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Websitednanudge.com

Sir Richard Sykes joined its board in 2021.[4]

Origins

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The company was co-founded by Chris Toumazou.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Gibani, Malick M.; Toumazou, Christofer; Sohbati, Mohammadreza; Sahoo, Rashmita; Karvela, Maria; Hon, Tsz-Kin; Mateo, Sara De; Burdett, Alison; Leung, K. Y. Felice; Barnett, Jake; Orbeladze, Arman (17 September 2020). "Assessing a novel, lab-free, point-of-care test for SARS-CoV-2 (CovidNudge): a diagnostic accuracy study". The Lancet Microbe. 1 (7): e300–e307. doi:10.1016/S2666-5247(20)30121-X. ISSN 2666-5247. PMC 7498257. PMID 32964211.
  2. ^ Gallagher, James (18 September 2020). "Simple Covid test gives results in 90 minutes". BBC News. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Roll-out of 2 new rapid coronavirus tests ahead of winter". GOV.UK. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Sir Richard Sykes Appointed Chairman Elect of Genetic Testing Innovator DnaNudge". www.businesswire.com. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Who are DnaNudge Ltd?". Imperial College London.
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