Closing the Healthcare Gap - One Test at a Time
OUR MISSION
Vaginal infections are common.
Almost 1 in 2 women encounters bacterial vaginosis and/or vulvovaginal candidiasis every year.
1,2
And so are misdiagnoses.
3
66% of women misdiagnose their yeast infection.
42% of women are misdiagnosed by an OB/GYN.
4
At Shealed, we want to put an end to this.
[1] Peebles, Kathryn et al. “High Global Burden and Costs of Bacterial Vaginosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Sexually transmitted diseases vol. 46,5 (2019); [2] Gonçalves, Bruna et al. “Vulvovaginal candidiasis: Epidemiology, microbiology and risk factors.” Critical reviews in microbiology vol. 42,6 (2016); [3] Ferris, Daron G et al. “Over-the-counter antifungal drug misuse associated with patient-diagnosed vulvovaginal candidiasis.” Obstetrics and gynecology vol. 99,3 (2002); [4] Hillier, SL et al, “Diagnosis and treatment of vaginal discharge syndromes in community practice settings.” Clin Infect Dis (2020)
OUR SOLUTION
We’re developing a rapid self-test that detects infection-specific factors - providing discreet, fast, and specific results.
Detects molecules that are typical of a bacterial or fungal infection.
Triages patients who can be treated with over-the-counter medications.
Enables safe and discreet
self-diagnosis.
Reduces the high rates
of misdiagnosis.
OUR TEAM
Lucie Křenková
Microbiology graduate
with experience in
co-managing a family business.
Helena Ignačáková
Scientist experienced
in diagnostics R&D and in data analysis, bioinformatics enthusiast.
Brigita Benkőová
Microbiological researcher, leader of one of the
clinical diagnostic departments at SMU.
And many other collaborators, mentors, and advisors.
CURRENT STATUS AND TIMELINE
COMPLETED
2024: Theoretical Proof-of-Concept
2025: Laboratory Proof-of-Concept Validation & Prototyping Initiation
IN PROGRESS
2026: Prototype Development & Preclinical Testing
2027: Analytical & Clinical Performance Studies
2028: Notified Body Evaluation
2029+: EU Market Entry & Expansion
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