PraesensBio
Praesens Foundation is dedicated to developing integrated solutions that contribute to epidemic preparedness, early warning, and rapid response for infectious diseases. Founded by Dr. Rudi Pauwels, the organization focuses on building local capacity, innovative health technologies, and fostering public-private partnerships to improve health security in Africa and beyond.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
PraesensBio
Rue des Colonies 56, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Products
Mobile biosafety laboratory (MBS-Lab)
Truck-based, modular mobile laboratory platform that includes contained sample processing, automated molecular diagnostic capability, off-grid operation and permanent connectivity for rapid field diagnostics.
Mobile biosafety laboratory (MBS-Lab)
Truck-based, modular mobile laboratory platform that includes contained sample processing, automated molecular diagnostic capability, off-grid operation and permanent connectivity for rapid field diagnostics.
Services
On-site deployment, operational readiness testing, and field evaluation of truck-based mobile biosafety laboratories for decentralised pathogen detection and outbreak response.
Training programs, SOP provision, and knowledge transfer to enable local teams to operate and maintain mobile diagnostic platforms and integrate them into local health systems.
Development and support for data pipelines, disease surveillance software, and epidemiological tools that use field-generated diagnostic data for real-time public health insights.
Organizing multi-sector forums, conferences and collaborative initiatives to align stakeholders across public, private, academic and NGO sectors around epidemic preparedness.
On-site deployment, operational readiness testing, and field evaluation of truck-based mobile biosafety laboratories for decentralised pathogen detection and outbreak response.
Training programs, SOP provision, and knowledge transfer to enable local teams to operate and maintain mobile diagnostic platforms and integrate them into local health systems.
Development and support for data pipelines, disease surveillance software, and epidemiological tools that use field-generated diagnostic data for real-time public health insights.
Organizing multi-sector forums, conferences and collaborative initiatives to align stakeholders across public, private, academic and NGO sectors around epidemic preparedness.
Expertise Areas
- Outbreak preparedness and rapid response
- Field diagnostics and mobile laboratory deployment
- Laboratory capacity building and training
- Disease surveillance and epidemiological intelligence
Key Technologies
- Mobile biosafety laboratory platforms
- Automated molecular diagnostics (nucleic acid testing)
- Multiplex/syndromic panel testing
- Lateral flow immunoassays
News & Updates
Praesens Foundation collaborates with EU and Team Europe to provide health assistance in conflict-affected areas in Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A symposium organized by Praesens Foundation and Institut Pasteur de Dakar to share insights and strategies for epidemic preparedness and response.
An article highlighting the recognition received by Praesens Foundation's leadership for their contributions to global health.
Coverage of Praesens Foundation's participation in a major health forum to discuss innovations in epidemic preparedness.
Field Evaluation of Mobile Biosafety Laboratory in Senegal
Successfully tested and deployed a mobile biosafety lab to improve outbreak response times and local capacity.
Development of a Scalable Mobile Laboratory Model
Created a scalable, off-grid mobile laboratory platform for rapid pathogen detection in remote regions.
Praesens Foundation collaborates with EU and Team Europe to provide health assistance in conflict-affected areas in Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A symposium organized by Praesens Foundation and Institut Pasteur de Dakar to share insights and strategies for epidemic preparedness and response.
An article highlighting the recognition received by Praesens Foundation's leadership for their contributions to global health.
Coverage of Praesens Foundation's participation in a major health forum to discuss innovations in epidemic preparedness.
Field Evaluation of Mobile Biosafety Laboratory in Senegal
Successfully tested and deployed a mobile biosafety lab to improve outbreak response times and local capacity.
Development of a Scalable Mobile Laboratory Model
Created a scalable, off-grid mobile laboratory platform for rapid pathogen detection in remote regions.