Click Here to Download: https://ouo.io/QLc8Th Frugal Innovation in Bioengineering for the Detection of Infectious Diseases By: Arvind K. Chavali Publisher: Springer Print ISBN: 9783319666457, 3319666452 eText ISBN: 9783319666471, 3319666479 Copyright year: 2018 Format: EPUB Available from $ 129.00 USD SKU 9783319666471 This book introduces readers to the concept of 'frugal innovation' and describes novel low-cost technologies that aid in diagnosing infectious diseases. Rapidly deployable, portable, and affordable diagnostic tools have the potential to tremendously benefit populations in resource-limited settings and improve global health outcomes. Specifically, the book includes the following features: Cutting-Edge Research: Thorough coverage of scientific advances related to frugal bioengineering that have been developed within the last few years. A few examples of technologies covered in detail include low-cost paper-based and CD-based microfluidic diagnostic systems. Industry and Non-Profit Voices: Chapters written by scientists currently working in industry and philanthropic sectors.
