BLASTID Analysis: $104M Raised
What is BLASTID?
Rapid diagnostic platform for drug-resistant pathogens using microfluidics and AI
Location
Boston, United States
Employees
11-50
Founded
2023
Product Features & Capabilities
- Rapid pathogen detection in minutes
- Super-resolution imaging for pathogen analysis
- Predictive machine learning to identify microbial populations
- Automated antibiotic testing
- Clinical diagnostics for sepsis and drug-resistant infections
Use Cases
Detect sepsis-causing pathogens within minutes; Monitor antibiotic resistance in real-time; Identify drug-resistant bacteria in clinical samples; Enable rapid therapy decisions for sepsis patients; Screen for antimicrobial resistance in hospital settings
How much BLASTID raised
Funding - $104M
Other Considerations
Backed by $104M ARPA-H DARTS grant; Developed at Harvard Medical School; Scientific foundation from Dr. Johan Paulsson's work on AMR; Partnerships with Harvard Medical School and ARPA-H; Focus on sepsis and antimicrobial resistance crisis with 80% mortality reduction potential
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