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Precise Advanced Technologies and Health Systems for Underserved Populations

Saving Lives Through Transformative Health Technologies

The vision of the U.S. National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center for PATHS-UP (NSF ERC for PATHS-UP) is to change the paradigm for the health of under-resourced populations by developing revolutionary and cost-effective technologies and systems at the point-of-care.

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August 24, 2026A highly sensitive cardiac test brings traditional lab diagnostics to the field, when it’s most needed   Illustration of a portable cardiac troponin I testing system that wirelessly transmits results to a smartphone   A person having a heart attack may be only feet from medical care but miles from the laboratory testing needed to […] [...] Read more...
July 9, 2026For many patients with Lyme disease, the hardest part of getting better is getting a clear answer. Symptoms can be confusing, early tests can miss infections, and the current recommended testing process often requires multiple steps before patients and doctors have the information they need. For UCLA undergraduate researcher Olivia Goodreau, this challenge is personal. […] [...] Read more...
April 1, 2025📢 New PATHS-UP IPAB Newsletter – 1st Quarter 2025 📢 We’re excited to share the latest edition of the PATHS-UP Industry Practitioner Advisory Board (IPAB) Newsletter! This issue highlights: ✅ Dr. Aydogan Ozcan’s Election to the National Academy of Engineering – Recognizing his contributions to mobile sensing and telepathology. ✅ New Startup Spotlight: CardiaTex, Inc. […] [...] Read more...


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