Frugal Diagnostics for Global Health

The Basing Lab is driven by a commitment to address diagnostic gaps in resource-limited settings through the development of affordable, accessible, and reliable tools.

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Million new cases of four curable STIs

Million People Affected By Skin Dieseases

of Top Global Health Threat is Antimicrobial Resistance

What We Do

Our work centers on the frugal development of diagnostics—innovations that are cost-effective, easy to use, and deployable outside of centralized laboratory infrastructure.

We specialize in designing and prototyping:

Lateral flow assays
Molecular point-of-care (POC) tests, including CRISPR- and LAMP-based platforms
Paper-based microfluidic devices
Custom low-cost instrumentation for field diagnostics
Alternatives to the use of plastics in diagnostics.

Our Research

Our Research Areas

By leveraging locally sourced materials and streamlined manufacturing processes, our aim is to create diagnostics that are not only scientifically robust but also practical for use in underserved and remote communities. These technologies are particularly suited for frontline healthcare delivery in low- and middle-income countries.

Antimicrobial Resistance and One Health

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing global health challenges of our time. It arises when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve mechanisms to resist the effects of…

Neglected Tropical Diseases of the Skin

Skin diseases affect an estimated 1.8 billion people globally at any given time. In tropical and resource-limited settings, skin infections are among the most common causes of illness. Neglected Tropical…

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Sexually Transmitted Infections remain a significant global public health challenge, with serious implications for reproductive health, maternal outcomes, and the broader burden of disease. Globally, more than one million STIs…

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Our People

Our team is a dynamic blend of seasoned leadership, dedicated graduate researchers, and aspiring undergraduate students, all united by a shared passion for solving critical challenges in global health. We foster a collaborative and mentoring environment where innovative ideas are nurtured and the next generation of scientific leaders is trained.