Phthisis Diagnostics has been awarded a phase I SBIR award from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.  This 12 month award will focus on developing a prototype for a molecular diagnostic for Microsporidia.  Microsporidia cause a cryptic enteric infection and will benefit from the development of an easy-to-use and sensitive diagnostic.  Dr. Crystal Icenhour will serve as Principal Investigator on this award with Elizabeth Coleman serving as Project Manager.