Handheld Spinning Platform with Centrifugal Microfluidics for Community Health Care
The Handheld Spinning Platform with Centrifugal Microfluidics (HSPCM) developed by Spinelligent Biotechnology is an innovative point-of-care diagnostic tool for rapid urinary total protein (UTP) quantification. Utilizing a 3D-printed spinning mechanism with a biochip-based colorimetric assay, the device offers high sensitivity, rapid results (3 minutes) and affordability ($1.4 per test). Its electricity-free, compact design makes it ideal for low-resource settings, clinics, and home-based monitoring. Compared to conventional benchtop analyzers, HSPCM provides a user-friendly and scalable alternative for proteinuria assessment, with potential applications in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk management.
Miss Wang Xinrui (PhD, Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong)
Mr Zhou Xiang (PhD, Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong)
Miss Pacifique Hirwa Umutoni (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
Mr Huang Xin (Alumnus, Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong)
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(Info based on the team's application form)
- CityU HK Tech 300 Seed Fund (2025)