New Home Test for Cervical Cancer Developed by Bio-Engineering PhD Student

New Home Test for Cervical Cancer Developed by Bio-Engineering PhD Student

A bio-engineering PhD student has developed a non-invasive alternative to traditional smear tests called Papcup. Inspired by her uncomfortable experience with a smear test, she designed a small device that allows women to test for cancer-causing HPV strains at home using menstrual blood. The device, which provides results in about 15 minutes, aims to increase cervical cancer screening rates, particularly among women who avoid smear tests due to discomfort or anxiety. Currently in the prototype stage, Papcup is undergoing refinement and will enter clinical trials soon, supported by the University of Edinburgh's Venture Builder Incubator. The innovation has the potential to save lives by making cervical cancer screening more accessible and less invasive. Read more here.

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