Singapore, Oct. 3 -- New quantum sensing technology that could transform clinical iron testing has received a major funding boost of $2.2 million through the Australian Government's Critical Technologies Challenge Program, supporting efforts to improve iron diagnosis in First Nations communities.

FeBI Technologies - co-founded by University of Melbourne Associate Professor David Simpson, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health Associate Professor Gawain McColl and Dr Nicole Jenkins - is developing a quantum-based blood test able to measure iron levels cheaply, reliably, and accurately.

Associate Professor Simpson said the funding will support FeBI Technologies' mission to revolutionise the diagnosis of iron disorders and impr...