About Altratech
Next Generation Molecular Detection
At Altratech, we are moving serology and the monitoring of viral contagious diseases out of the laboratory to the point-of-care and community clinics.
We are a team of twenty scientists and engineers, including nine PhDs, from cross-functional backgrounds of molecular biology, organic and synthetic chemistry, microfluidics, engineering and CMOS semiconductor technologies. With over 200 years of combined experience, our vision is to create portable high-performance diagnostics which will enable the next generation of decentralised connected healthcare and wellbeing..
The Altratech team
Our Unique Value Proposition:
A unique combination of rapid serology and viral-load testing in a single portable kit format, for use in non-laboratory settings.
This will enable rapid detection, identification and quantification of blood-borne viruses in clinics and at point-of-care. It will facilitate early intervention and therapy by clinicians dealing with pervasive and debilitating illnesses in clinics and community settings..
This is made possible by our robust patented bead-based assay, employing synthetic Peptide Nucleic Acid (PNA) probes, peptide capture antigens, and a CMOS semiconductor detector chip.
This unique combination eliminates sample-prep and the need for centrifuges, pipettes, refrigeration or specialist equipment.
