First Nations community involvement in quantum tech iron test development
A revolutionary iron test is set to be developed in partnership with First Nations communities in the Northern Territory.
Designed by FeBI Technologies, co-founded by University of Melbourne Associate Professor David Simpson, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health Dr Nicole Jenkins and Associates Professor Gawain McColl, the new quantum-based blood test is able to measure iron levels cheaply, reliably and accurately.
The research project sees members of the development team head to the Northern Territory to gather gather real-world data to inform the design of a blood-test device which operates in a range of environments.
Recognising FeBI's potential to transform clinical iron testing, the Australian Government's Critical Technologies Challenge Program, which has a goal to foster First Nations engagement in developing quantum technology, has provided $494,000 to fund prototype development and First Nations engagement in Katherine.