Xpedite Diagnostics successfully hosted a global webinar titled "Breaking Barriers in Skin NTD Diagnostics", bringing together scientists, public health experts, and diagnostic innovators to explore the future of field-ready molecular tools for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affecting the skin.
The virtual event featured expert presentations from:
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Dr. Richard Akuffo (Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Ghana)
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Dr. Insaf Belhadj Ali (Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunisia)
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Dr. Andy Wende (Xpedite Diagnostics, Germany)
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With contributions from Dr. Tamás Surján (LMU Munich)
Speakers discussed the diagnostic challenges of diseases like cutaneous leishmaniasis, Buruli ulcer, and yaws, while presenting promising data on rapid molecular tests and SwiftX™-powered DNA extraction workflows. The webinar highlighted how centrifuge-free, cold-chain-independent solutions can drive accurate diagnosis even in the most resource-limited settings.
“The future of diagnostics is decentralized, rapid, and inclusive. This webinar showed what’s already possible—and what’s next,” said Andy Wende, CEO of Xpedite Diagnostics.
A full recording and presentation slides are available upon request (here).
For more information, read the full blog post: "Breaking Barriers in Skin NTD Diagnostics: Fast, Field-Ready Tools Meet Real-World Needs"
For more information or collaboration inquiries, contact: info@xpedite-diagnostics.com