New Zealand

Techion Group Ltd

Expertise

Techion’s core product, FECPAK^G2 is a unique platform that enables remote or laboratory-based, online parasite diagnostics in humans and a wide range of animals. The system is a global leader in several sectors where the platform can automate the FEC process, utilize remotely located technicians (via internet access), and lower processing costs.

FECPAK^G2 eliminates the need to move biological samples from the farm/field. The core technology holds a strong IP position with several patents granted (others under examination). Techion also explores automated digital image analysis options to eliminate the need for egg counts to be manually performed on-screen by a technician. Thus, although Techion’s products are already the industry leaders in their field (and have been for some time), the new FECPAK^G2 suite of products will further enhance the company’s competitive position.

Role in the project

The Techion Group Ltd provides both the FECPAK^G2 equipment and the technical support required for the different research activities outlined in work package 1.

Team members

Back row, FLTR: Martin McKie, Greg Mirams, Duncan McGregor, Shea Waenga, Eleanor Tosh. Front row, FLTR: Helen Manly, Sharlene Fairbairn, Lisa Growden, Paula Angus, Sophie Gibson-Pinn

Main publications linked to the project

• Hoekendijk DJL et al., 2016. Rationale for improved point-of-care monitoring of soil-transmitted helminthiasis. Am J Trop Med Hyg 95:502–504.
• Sowerby SJ et al., 2015. Smartphone microscopy of parasite eggs accumulated into a single field of view. Am J Trop Med Hyg 94:227-230.
• Cooke IR et al., 2015. Analysis of menisci formed on cones for single field of view parasite egg microscopy. J Microsc 257: 133-141.
• White LV et al., 2013. Quantitative particle microscopy in self-metered fluids. J Microsc 250:159-169.
• Sowerby SJ et al., 2011. An axisymmetric meniscus converges particles for microscopy. J Microsc 244:230-234.

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