This Project Grant award of $275,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) supports the development and validation of an aerogel-based wound dressing material with integrated fluid management, biofilm prevention, and rapid infection detection capabilities. The awardee, Auxilium Health, Inc., aims to create a novel wound dressing platform that can improve the management of acute wounds, chronic wounds, surgical sites, and burns, addressing a total estimated $200M annual market. The project seeks to optimize the aerogel's pore structure for effective biofilm prevention, refine the infection-sensing mechanism for reliable detection in under a minute, and ensure the mechanical durability needed for clinical use. If successful, this Phase I effort will demonstrate preclinical safety and effectiveness, with scalable pilot production methods for a prototype wound dressing material that can reduce infection-related complications, minimize dressing changes, and improve healing outcomes.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $275.0k | 2/13/25 |