C.U.P.I.D.: Convenient Urinary Proteinuria Identification Device

Regional Winner
Regional Winner
Submitted by
Andre Chen and Arabella Mew
Year

2024

Region

British Columbia

Project description

C.U.P.I.D. screens for early-stage kidney disease by checking for elevated protein levels in urine, a symptom of kidney disease. It is a device that automatically dispenses fixed amounts of a protein-activated colour-changing compound into urine to provide a warning system for patients.