1045-Bangladesh-Evaluation of a simple and rapid diagnostic test for Campylobacter spp

A novel simple and rapid test, "RLDT" for Campylobacter is developed in the PIs lab at JHU. The student will evaluate this test in an endemic country, Bangladesh. This is a collaboration between icddr,b and JHU.

The student will be trained in the RLDT assay at JHU. The stool samples collected from children under the ongoing "INSIGHT" study funded by the NIH will be tested by the student using the RLDT in the field lab in Dhaka, Bangladesh. DNA will be isolated from the stool and tested by qPCR in Bangladesh or at JHU. The RLDT and qPCR results will be compared to evaluate the performance of RLDT. Age, sex, and antibiotic treatment data will also be analyzed. The student is expected to help in writing the manuscript.

student-friendly. icddr,b has been hosting JHU students for long time.

has some experience in lab techniques and is interested in lab + field work.

Lab experience; knowledge in data analysis and statistical methods.

Name: Subhra Chakraborty, schakr11@jhu.edu 

I would describe my communication and mentorship styles as... 
Discuss the scope of work, expectations, milestones, and deliverables. Communicate through weekly zoom meetings or as needed and through emails.

A complementary student would have a working style and mentorship expectations that are...
Communicate effectively with the local PI and study team; join the weekly study team calls and present updates.

Estimated Costs: 
Housing: $500/month
Food: $160/month
Local transport : $100/month
Total: $760/month

Additional support from PI: 
Data SIM card and other local costs will be covered by the project. 
Other potential supports will be decided later.