Open Source Diseases Screener

Preject's repository for the Open source Diseases Screener software an updated control application instpired from the OpenFlexure conect software, integrating new features and algorithms for typhoid fever diagnosis.

Welcome!

Table of contents:

About the project
Contributing
Get in touch
The Team

About the Project

Microscopy of clinical specimens is a rapid and inexpensive method for the presumptive diagnosis of certain infectious diseases. Examination of stained smear gives information on the inflammatory response, as well as the bacteria involved. Accurate interpretation of the smear, however, is often time-consuming, error-prone and requires some training and experience, which limit the access of the method to rural and low-income communities. Infectious disease testing has seen a surge in miniaturization, automation, and increasing computing power, creating a unique opportunity to exploit Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Thanks to the tight collaboration with the DIDA network and OpenFlexure project, we contributed to the significant progress made toward obtaining a diagnostic tool combining deep Learning Algorithms and microscopy for diseases diagnostic: the OpenFlexure Microscope: a revolutionary, customisable, open-source optical microscope, using high precision mechanical positioning technology, artificial intelligence and inexpensive, 3D printed parts to make Microscopy available for everyone (https://gitlab.com/openflexure/openflexure-microscope).

The amazing results obtained with the application of the OpenFlexure Microscope as a tool for malaria diagnostics, inspired this project aiming at developing new apps and algorithms to extend its use for the diagnosis of most common infectious diseases.

The aim of this project is to develop an updated version of the OpenFlexure software: openflexure-connect (https://gitlab.com/openflexure/openflexure-connect), integrating the new features and algorithms for typhoid fever diagnosis.

Contributing

Open and multy faceted contribution to this project are highly encouraged! Contributrions of any form following personnal interest, availability, or skill can be made through this project repository on GitHub. All participants are expected to follow our community code of conduct and check the Contributions Guidelines and the list of details task via Technical Documentation to be made available soon.

Get in touch

If you want to report a problem or suggest an improvement, feel free to open an issue at this Github repository.

The Team

Dr. Thomas Mboa Personal info: Thomas Hervé Mboa Nkoudou, a Cameroonian social scientist, holds a PhD in public communication from the Université Laval in Quebec City. With a focus on the African continent, Thomas' research interests are in the digital humanities, open science, the maker movement, social innovation and scholarly communication, with a strong theoretical focus on decolonial studies and critical approaches to development. Thomas Mboa is currently Lecturer at the Advanced School of Mass Communication (Digital Humanities Section), University of Yaoundé II, Cameroon. In addition, through the Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship Program, he is a Visiting Researcher at the Centre for Law, Technology and Society, University of Ottawa ; as well as, New Emerging Researcher at Open African Innovation Research (Open AIR) Network, University of Ottawa. Due to his background in Biochemistry, Thomas Mboa is deeply engaged to promote DIYbio and democratize Biotechnology in Africa. His work with DIYBio is visible through his own biohackerspace in Cameroon: the Mboalab (www.mboalab.africa) , which is part of the Open Bioeconomy Lab (https://openbioeconomy.org). Thomas also operates through the Africa Open Science & Hardware network (www.africaosh.com) which he co-leads, which aims to strengthen African stakeholders and catalyse grassroots innovation through Open Tech culture. Thomas is in charge of the African Institute of Open Science and Hardware launched by the AfricaOSH community. He is also the President of APSOHA (Association for the Promotion of Open Science in Haiti and Africa). To his record, Thomas Mboa has several publications and presentations on the maker movement, open access, local knowledge, commons, cognitive justice, and so on.

Contact info: Personal email: thomasmboa@gmail.com GitHub profile: https://github.com/thomasmboa Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/Mboathomas

Jafsia elisee Personal info: JAFSIA Elisee is the head of the Electromechanical and Artificial Intelligence department at MboaLab in Cameroon. JAFSIA is holder of a MSc in Material sciences from the University of Yaounde I as well as a MEd in Physics from the Higher teacher’s training college of Yaounde. He is currently member of the DIDA (Digital diagnostics for better healthcare in Africa) network and the technical lead for the OpenFlexure Microscope project in the MbaoLab.

Timezone: Africa/Douala Location: Cameroun Contact info: Personal email: "jafsia elisee" jafsiaelisee@gmail.com Username on community forums or chat: Elja GitHub profile: https://www.github.com/jafsia GitLab profile: https://gitlab.com/jafsia Blog: https://www.linkedin.com/jafsiaelisee Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/euclude

Stephane Fadanka Personal info: Stephane Fadanka is a Molecular Biology researcher and a fervent advocate of Open Science in Africa with a particular interest in plant and synthetic biotechnology. Carrying a long-standing passion for agriculture and plant biotechnology, he conducted a study on microbial host interaction for integrated pest management to Masters level. His current research interests include (1) developing and adapting modern Biotechnology tools and methods to be used in low resource settings and (2) screening of novel, cheap and environmentally friendly biologically active compounds from microorganisms and (3) the development of cost-effective and widely accessible plant propagation methods. Stephane is currently the Executive Director of MboaLab and has close to two years of professional experience as a researcher then research manager for the UK-based social enterprise Beneficial Bio Ltd.

Timezone: Africa/Douala Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon Contact info: Personal email: "Stephane Fadanka" stephanefadanka@gmail.com Username on community forums or chat: Stephane Fadanka GitHub profile: https://github.com/Fadanka GitLab profile: https://gitlab.com/stephanefadanka Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/StephaneFadanka

Nodira Ibrogimova Personal info: Nodira Ibrogimova is a Machine Learning enthusiast with 3+ years of experience in Web Development and Machine Learning.

Her passion in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence has ultimetely lead to hold a Bachelor's Degree from South Korean university - Inha University.

Currently researching and working on early diagnosis tools.

Timezone: (GMT+5) Location: Uzbekistan Contact info: Personal email: "Nodira Ibrogimova" nodira.ibrogimova@gmail.com Username on community forums or chat: Nodira Ibrogimova GitHub profile: https://github.com/NodiraIbrogimova

Bidossessi Agossou Personal info: Bidossessi Agossou also called Bido is an open source contributor at MboaLab. Bido is holder of a two MSc in Computer science and information systems from the University of Namur (Belgium) and Kobe Institute of Computing(Japan). He also have a BSc in Computer Engineering and English from the university of Abomey Calavi (Benin). He is Currently working in Benin (West Africa) as a Country manager for one Japanese company in providing Internet and digital services in rural areas. Bido also is the CEO of AWANU TECH Consulting, a newly established start-up in Benin which provides ICT, Coding and Robotics skills to kids and young Benineses, digital transformation and Tourism as well.