Wadsworth Center
OpGen Expands Partnership With New York State Department of Health to Detect AMR Infections
The first year's pilot phase aimed to develop an infectious disease digital health and precision medicine platform connecting healthcare facilities to NYSDOH.
FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorizations for Wadsworth Center, Altru Dx Coronavirus Tests
Wadsworth's test detects antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in serum, while Altru Diagnostics' test detects viral nucleic acid in respiratory specimens.
Core labs remain closed or at reduced operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to concerns about the state of their businesses when they can reopen.
Zika Screening of Individual Blood Donations Costs $5M for Every Positive Result, Study Shows
Despite the astronomical costs, it may prove challenging to reverse course and discontinue Zika testing according to a commentary article accompanying a NEJM study.
The assay was developed in the Wadsworth Center Biodefense Laboratory and includes a novel sample prep enabling detection from stool.