Sponsor Spotlights: Astek Diagnostics

A young and rising star in the field, Astek Diagnostics is a medical device company founded in 2021 by Dr. Mustafa Al Adhami, and currently stationed in Research & Technology Park. The Astek team comprises several UMBC alumni, physicians and scientists who bring with them diverse skill sets to advance the science and mission of the company. Astek works on developing a fast, accurate, and precise UTI diagnostic technology to reduce patient complications and lower the cost of healthcare. Currently, the system, called JIDDU, is under development to become a multipurpose platform that can confirm bacterial infections and assess antibiotic sensitivity across different samples, including urine, CSF, effluent, and blood.  Astek’s goal is to join the market with a urine-based test, with the clinical trials expected to be completed by January 2025. Through a recent partnership with MedStar Health for pilot study, the company has achieved remarkable R&D milestones. 

For the 2024 AIChE Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference at UMBC, Astek Diagnostics had very graciously agreed to be a Silver Partner and be at the Career Fair to showcase the vibrant startup scene in Maryland to our conference attendees. We would like to thank Astek for their participation in the conference and their financial support that helps bring our conference to fruition!