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Identification of COVID-19 Diagnostics Using Horizon Scanning Approaches to Inform Decision Making

Post Type: Conference
Technology Category: Diagnostics
Year: 2021

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic the Innovation Observatory has collated a comprehensive global dataset of SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic tests, supporting stakeholder in assessing priorities and mitigation options in response to testing challenges.

Using manual and automated horizon scanning approaches, our diagnostic landscape has provided key insights into the evolution of technological innovations, their regulation and also highlighted trends across geographical regions.

This presentation at the 2021 HTAi virtual conference highlights the accelerated development of diagnostic tests and unprecedented challenges that faced stakeholders worldwide including testing capacity and regulatory issues.