Multiplexed Point-of-Care Diagnostics for
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Enabling true "Test and Treat"​ patient care.
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Accessible, Actionable, Affordable
About ChipCare
ChipCare is a Toronto-based company developing a highly versatile point-of-care (POC) diagnostic platform which will enable unparalleled sample-to-action workflow in the clinic. Utilizing a patented approach for analyte detection, the platform can perform multiple classes of assays including cell surface markers, proteins and nucleic acids from an easily collected sample such as urine. Healthcare workers in medical clinics, STI clinics, pharmacy clinics, physicians' offices and remote health locations will be able to rapidly and accurately perform lab quality tests to aid in the diagnosis or monitoring of a wide range of infectious diseases.
Market
ChipCare's initial focus is on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the North American and European markets. Physicians will be able to provide true "test and treat" options for their patients, significantly enhancing the overall quality of patient care while reducing healthcare costs.
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$3+ billion US market
50% of the global market in the US
Rapid growth at 8-11% CAGR
>230,000 possible US locations for POC platform placements
Technology
3 ASSAY CLASSES
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MULTIPLE TARGETS PER ASSAY
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1 UNIQUE PLATFORM
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Cell-based assay, immunoassay and nucleic acid tests
Simple to use (CLIA-waivable)
Detection of up to 12 targets
Shelf-stable single-use cartridge - No cold chain required
Sensitive analyte detection
Team
ChipCare currently employs 20+ people in downtown Toronto. The team brings together multiple engineering disciplines and assay development scientists with experience in product development and commercialization. ChipCare is registered to ISO 13485:2016 and maintains a licensed containment level 2 laboratory.
Careers
ChipCare is always looking for enthusiastic engineers, scientists and software developers. Feel free to e-mail your resume and cover letter to the address below.
3-in-1 POC Platform
NUCLEIC ACID
Pathogen DNA/RNA Detection
IMMUNOASSAY
Antigen and antibody targets for pathogen detection and immune system responses
CELL
Detection and quantification of multiple cell populations