discover devices that enable anyone, anywhere to collect a microsample

“This microbiopsy tool is designed to take skin samples much more easily than a traditional biopsy and is virtually painless…”
– Tarl Prow, PhD, Co-Inventor, University of Queensland 

Australian researchers Tarl Prow, PhD, H. Peter Soyer, MD, and Alex Ansaldo, MD collaborated at The University of Queensland on the invention of the Harpera™ skin microbiopsy tool to reduce scarring and replace painful skin biopsy procedures in dermatology.

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“We have validated more than 12 assays using Mitra technology in support of a wide range of drug applications & study types.”
– Jeff Plomley, MSc, Scientific Director, Altasciences

Altasciences is a clinical research services (CRS) organization providing the accurate and precise drug concentrations sponsors require to support regulatory submissions for both nonclinical and clinical development programs. Altasciences is a recognized leader in microsampling analysis.

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“With data from microsampling, MRI and cognitive testing we aim to identify a biomarker for monitoring brain injury severity & recovery.”
–Fatima Nasrallah, PhD, Assoc. Professor, QBI, University of Queensland

Fatima Nasrallah, PhD et al at QBI are analyzing dried blood microsamples collected using donated Mitra^® devices with VAMS^® technology to research traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in athletes.

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