Closing the Healthcare Gap - One Test at a Time
OUR MISSION
Vaginal infections are common.
Every year, more than 900 million women suffer from bacterial vaginosis and/or vulvovaginal candidiasis. [1,2]
But diagnosis is a mess.
66% of women misdiagnose their yeast infection. [3]
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 are developing a home diagnostic test to detect active bacterial or yeast vaginal infections, delivering discreet, rapid, and accurate results.
Detects whether symptoms are caused by a bacterial, yeast, or mixed infection.
Helps determine whether over-the-counter treatment is appropriate.
Reduces the risk of misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment.
Enables safe and discreet self-assessment from the comfort of home.
OUR TEAM
Lucie Křenková
Microbiologist with experience in founding
and co-managing a family business.
Helena Ignačáková
Scientist experienced
in diagnostics R&D and 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 Concept
2025: Laboratory Development & 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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