Biosurveillance
Kraken Sense's KRAKEN™ revolutionizes biosurveillance and public health testing, offering rapid, field-deployable detection without the need for specialized labs, mitigating contamination risks, and optimizing resource allocation with real-time analysis, achieving results within 60 minutes while maintaining a low limit of detection at 1 copy/mL, redefining efficiency and safety in contaminant testing.
Dwayne Macintosh - Director of Safety, Security, and Health of Greater Toronto Airport Authority. Read about our collaborative program here
The KRAKEN™ device stands as a revolutionary solution addressing critical gaps in biosurveillance and public health testing. Across regions, especially in remote and indigenous communities, access to effective biosurveillance and public health testing remains a challenge. Conventional methods, often reliant on specialized laboratory setups, struggle to reach these areas due to logistical barriers. Yet, the KRAKEN™ platform redefines accessibility by offering autonomous sampling and real-time analysis without the need for dedicated BSL-2 laboratories.
By integrating cutting-edge real-time qPCR technology, KRAKEN™ not only speeds up the detection process but also minimizes contamination risks by eliminating the traditional need for bacterial enrichment. This advancement empowers these communities with rapid and reliable detection, ensuring their health security without compromising accuracy or safety.
With features like remote sampling, rapid 60-minute results, and a remarkable limit of detection at 1 copy/mL, KRAKEN™ extends inclusivity by reaching diverse communities. It aims to ensure that effective contaminant testing is accessible to all populations, bolstering the health resilience of not just mainstream regions but also those on the margins. KRAKEN™ serves as a vital tool in fortifying communities against the threats posed by biological and chemical entities.
REMOTE Scheduling
REMOTE Sampling
REMOTE Analysis
REMOTE Maintenance
All in real-time
Empower Your Insights: Remote Real-Time Data Access for Informed Decision-Making
By facilitating rapid and precise detection, KRAKEN™ reshapes the landscape of health security, allowing for proactive identification and control of biological and chemical threats. This cutting-edge system not only enhances response times but also minimizes potential risks, fortifying community safety and resilience against emerging health hazards.
Embracing KRAKEN™ empowers organizations to proactively safeguard public health while optimizing resource allocation. The system's swift detection capabilities streamline monitoring efforts, enabling swift interventions and reducing the impact of potential outbreaks. Prioritize proactive health strategies that not only bolster safety protocols but also elevate your organization's commitment to public well-being, ensuring a resilient and secure future for communities.
Beyond Wastewater Testing
Kraken Sense redefines biosurveillance, expanding beyond standard wastewater testing. We cover various mediums crucial for public health safety—examining water sources (drinking, surface, and groundwater) for contaminants, investigating soil for pesticides and pathogens.
Adaptability is our strength. Our team of Scientists and Engineers craft custom solutions to sample and test diverse mediums for biological and chemical targets—waste and sewage, environmental samples, and the complexities of food and agriculture. Our platform's flexibility enables precise and rapid detection, empowering proactive interventions against potential threats.
At Kraken Sense, biosurveillance knows no bounds. We're dedicated to community safety by offering versatile solutions tailored to the ever-evolving challenges of biological and chemical surveillance.
Biosurveillance FAQ
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Biosurveillance is a systematic process aimed at detecting and countering biological threats by actively gathering and analyzing biosphere data related to disease activity and threats to human or animal health. It involves monitoring human and animal populations, food, water, agriculture, and the environment to achieve early warning of health threats, early detection of health events, and overall situational awareness of disease activity. Biosurveillance encompasses both intentional and natural disease origins and involves various stakeholders, including federal agencies, states, local governments, and public and private organizations. Collaborative efforts with partners involve the development of standards, methods, and measurement solutions to support biothreat detection, pathogen detection in clinical settings, antimicrobial resistance tracking, and assessing safety in recreational waters.
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Biosurveillance is used for monitoring and detecting biological threats, such as infectious diseases, bioterrorism incidents, and emerging outbreaks. It involves systematic monitoring of various data sources, including clinical reports, laboratory results, environmental sensors, and social media, to detect early signs of a potential biological event.
Biosurveillance serves several purposes:
Early Warning: Biosurveillance systems can provide early warning of disease outbreaks or bioterrorism events, allowing for prompt response and containment efforts.
Disease Monitoring: It helps public health authorities and healthcare providers monitor the spread of infectious diseases, track disease trends, and identify high-risk areas or populations.
Response Planning: Biosurveillance data informs public health response planning by providing insights into the severity and scope of a biological threat. This allows authorities to allocate resources effectively and implement appropriate control measures.
Global Health Security: Biosurveillance contributes to global health security by enabling international collaboration and information sharing to detect and respond to cross-border health threats.
Surveillance Evaluation: Biosurveillance systems are continuously evaluated and improved to enhance their sensitivity, specificity, and timeliness in detecting biological threats.
Overall, biosurveillance plays a critical role in protecting public health, preventing disease outbreaks, and ensuring a rapid and effective response to biological emergencies.
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Biosurveillance efforts extend to monitoring biological targets in wastewater to facilitate early detection of disease outbreaks. Collaborations with stakeholders involve developing standards and measurement science to enhance wastewater surveillance capabilities. Moreover, biosurveillance includes monitoring human fecal contamination in recreational waters to ensure public safety.
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Biosurveillance relies on integrating various data streams, including microbial measurement capabilities, to support detection and identification efforts for biological threats. Partnerships with federal agencies and stakeholders aim to develop standards and measurement solutions to enhance biosurveillance capabilities across different domains.
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Biosurveillance efforts include assessing the performance of metagenomics for infectious disease diagnostics in clinical settings. This involves developing materials and methods to improve pathogen detection and identification, contributing to enhanced biosurveillance capabilities in healthcare systems.
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Biosurveillance encompasses a wide range of biological threats beyond SARS-CoV-2, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and antimicrobial resistance. Efforts focus on enhancing detection systems, standards, and methods to ensure preparedness for future outbreaks and biodefense scenarios.
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Biosurveillance efforts involve various programs and collaborations aimed at developing effective surveillance, prevention, and operational capabilities for detecting and countering biological threats. Stakeholders across different sectors work together to address challenges and enhance biosurveillance capabilities to protect public health and safety.
Our Difference
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The KRAKEN™ is designed for speed and efficiency. Its field-deployable nature allows remote sampling, analysis, scheduling of tests, and maintenance, empowering users with unparalleled control and convenience. With remote access capabilities, our system enables trend analysis through a user-friendly dashboard, optimizing sampling frequency to conserve resources and cut unnecessary costs.
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KRAKEN's field-deployable nature enables remote sampling, analysis, scheduling of tests, and maintenance, offering clients the convenience of managing biosurveillance processes from various locations, optimizing resources, and reducing cross-contamination risks associated with manual collection and transport.
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With an impressively low Limit of Detection (LOD) at 1 copy/mL, KRAKEN ensures high sensitivity in detecting even trace amounts of contaminants. Coupled with real-time data availability and trend analysis via its dashboard, clients can make informed decisions swiftly, reducing response times to potential threats.
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KRAKEN's autonomous sampling and analysis system streamline processes, requiring minimal expertise or specialized training for operation. Its user-friendly interface and automated functionalities empower users without extensive scientific backgrounds to conduct sophisticated biosurveillance and testing protocols efficiently.
Target Sensors
Explore our extensive sensor library designed for precise detection. From E. coli and total coliforms to Salmonella, Campylobacter, Listeria, and Vibrio, and a spectrum of small molecules like domoic acid, our sensors offer high accuracy and specificity.
Need a custom solution? Our dedicated R&D team of scientists and engineers can develop a tailored target sensor for your specific needs in as little as six weeks. Our dedicated Kraken Sense team collaborates closely with you, offering personalized project design and device customization to meet your unique needs and specific case requirements.
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In many cases, analysis can take as little as 60 minutes. Time varies based on the sample type and the target. Speak with our team today for a more accurate estimation based on your personal needs.
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KRAKEN covers a wide array of mediums crucial for biosurveillance, including water sources (drinking water, surface water, groundwater), soil, waste and sewage, environmental samples, and food and agriculture. Our coverage extends beyond conventional wastewater testing, ensuring a comprehensive approach to detecting contaminants in diverse environments.
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Yes, KRAKEN is equipped to detect an extensive range of biological and chemical targets vital in biosurveillance and public health monitoring. From pathogens like viruses, bacteria, and fungi to chemical pollutants and toxins, our technology ensures accurate and reliable detection, addressing diverse surveillance needs.
Frequently asked questions
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All data generated through KRAKEN's testing procedures is securely uploaded to your dedicated cloud-based dashboard. Clients have full ownership and control over their data. Our protocols prioritize data security, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with stringent privacy measures.
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KRAKEN operates autonomously, handling the technical aspects of sampling and testing. Users require minimal expertise or training; the intuitive dashboard simplifies scheduling tests, making the operation straightforward. The system's technical components are fully managed by KRAKEN, minimizing the need for specialized knowledge.
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Yes, we have a comprehensive case study from the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) demonstrating KRAKEN's efficacy. The study involved monitoring COVID-19 (including three variants) and monkeypox. The complete case study is available on our website, providing a real-world example of KRAKEN's success in biosurveillance scenarios: krakensense.com/products/#success-story
