SBIR/STTR Research Award
Personalized Blood Concentrate for Combat Casualty Care
Award amount
$109,876Program and phase
STTR · Phase IAward year
2024Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Defense
- Branch
- Air Force
- Recipient company
- Selas Bio, LLC
- Proposal award date
- 2024-05-17
- Contract end date
- 2024-08-19
- UEI
- NUM9LKL2WK64
- Solicitation number
- X24.D
- Topic code
- AFX24D-PTCSO1
Research abstract
Selas Bio, a pioneering biotechnology enterprise, is spearheading the development of a transformative technology that has the potential to revolutionize combat casualty care. This groundbreaking innovation is specifically designed for military deployment in challenging environments where resources are limited. The core objective of this project is to substantially enhance the recovery outcomes of individuals who have sustained significant blood loss. The approach involves the isolation, preservation, and revitalization of vital peripheral blood components. This strategy not only extends the shelf life of blood products but also streamlines the logistical challenges associated with their transportation, enabling personalized and timely medical solutions. The technical methodology employed by Selas Bio incorporates cutting-edge bioprocessing techniques, advanced preservation methods, and mechanoporation strategies for the revitalization of blood components. This synergistic combination of technological advancements is expected to yield personalized blood concentrates that have the potential to dramatically increase the survival rates of combat casualties by up to 40%. Such a significant improvement in survival outcomes underscores the transformative potential of this technology in revolutionizing the administration of emergency medical care in combat and austere settings. Furthermore, the project is exploring the utilization of cell programming techniques involving small molecules, RNAs, and proteins to accelerate the revitalization process of stabilized and preserved blood products. This innovative approach aims to achieve a substantial reduction in the time required to process these blood products, thereby significantly enhancing the efficiency and efficacy of care provided to combat casualties. The anticipated outcome is a more rapid re-establishment of the blood compartment, which is essential for the survival and recovery of injured personnel. Selas Bio's project represents a significant advancement in the field of combat casualty care. By leveraging state-of-the-art technologies to develop personalized blood concentrates, this initiative not only promises to improve survival rates but also contributes to the strategic capabilities of the Air Force, offering a tangible solution to the challenges of providing high-quality medical care in austere and resource-constrained environments.
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