Fast Sense Innovations develops rapid sepsis detection device

Preeti Joshi co-founded Fast Sense Innovations, which created a device called Sep-Scan. This device can quickly detect sepsis, a life-threatening condition, and aims to improve healthcare and save lives. After finishing her studies at IIT Varanasi, Preeti started her journey in medical research. Her mother's battle with pancreatic cancer inspired her to focus on solutions that have a direct impact on people’s lives. In 2018, she and her team launched the company with a grant, initially focusing on liver cancer detection. However, the COVID-19 pandemic halted their progress. During the pandemic, Preeti faced another challenge when her young son was diagnosed with sepsis. This experience highlighted the urgency of addressing sepsis, which is a major cause of deaths, especially in children. Research showed that many COVID-19 patients also suffered from sepsis. Understanding that sepsis could be detected using just four biomarkers, Preeti and her team adjusted their technology from cancer detection to focus on sepsis. The Sep-Scan device offers significant advantages over traditional methods. Typically, diagnosing sepsis takes a long time and often requires several blood tests. In contrast, Sep-Scan can provide results in just 20 minutes. It tests multiple biomarkers at once and gives information about the most effective antibiotics, making it a quicker and more efficient tool for doctors. Fast Sense Innovations has conducted successful tests with high accuracy on their device. They have secured grants to support their development and filed for patents to protect their technology. The company plans to focus on critical care areas like ICUs and emergency departments and intends to partner with hospitals and health organizations to promote their product. As Fast Sense Innovations prepares to launch Sep-Scan, they are also working on a liver cancer detection tool. Preeti and her team believe that their innovative approach can change how infections are diagnosed and managed globally, ultimately reducing healthcare costs and saving lives.