Overview

Ellume was founded during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic by Dr Sean Parsons. Working as a physician in an emergency department, he faced a lack of fast, accurate diagnostic tests that were essential in reducing transmission and enabling early treatment.

Through its technical innovations, Ellume has developed, manufactured, and commercialized the next generation of rapid, highly accurate and affordable digital diagnostic products.

Our Story

Despite advances in modern medicine, infectious diseases continue to pose a significant threat to humanity. Ellume was founded to address these problems through innovative approaches to diagnosis and treatment accessibility.

During the 2009 swine flu pandemic I was working as a physician in a busy emergency department. Scores of patients were presenting with symptoms of influenza. Laboratory tests took several days to return results and the small range of rapid influenza tests available lacked accuracy and reliability. Inappropriate prescribing of antivirals and antibiotics was unavoidable, as was non-prescribing for influenza infected patients. It was then that I realised there was a clear need for a faster, simpler and more accurate way to diagnose influenza and other infectious diseases.

The technology Ellume developed to meet this need consists of several layers of innovation. Investment in the core science has been significant and has resulted in multiple patent families. Around this core science we’ve wrapped simple, intuitive user interfaces with smart-device connectivity to create unique products.

Our technology has enabled us to create a digital diagnostic platform used across our entire product range. By integrating our high-performance diagnostic technology with smart devices and software, we are delivering additional value and are achieving better health outcomes. As we proceed, we’ll be looking to build on these strengths of digital, connected diagnostics and bring high-impact products to commercialization.

Our vision is a world where people return to health as soon as possible. Our purpose is to create digital diagnostic solutions that link people to optimal therapy.

A culture of excellence

We are proud of the recognition we have received for our ongoing contributions to the development of innovative emerging technology for the benefit of humanity.

IEEE Advancing Technology for Humanity award

Popular Science Best of What's New award

Financial Review Boss Most Innovative Companies

Australia's Biotechnology Organisation award

Lord Mayor's Business Awards winner 2021

*The Ellume COVID-19 Home Test has not been FDA cleared or approved; but has been authorized by the FDA under an emergency use authorization. This product has been authorized only for the detection of proteins from SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens, and is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of in vitro diagnostics for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section 564(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-3(b)(1), unless the declaration is terminated or authorization is revoked sooner. **The ellume·lab COVID Antigen Test has not been FDA cleared or approved, but has been authorized by the FDA under an EUA for use by authorized laboratories. This product has been authorized only for the detection of proteins from SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens; and, the emergency use of this product is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of in vitro diagnostics for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section 564(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. §360bbb-3(b)(1), unless the declaration is terminated or authorization is revoked sooner. ***QIAreach™ Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test has not been FDA cleared or approved, but has been authorized by FDA under an EUA for use by authorized laboratories. This product has been authorized only for the detection of proteins from SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens; and, the emergency use of this product is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of in vitro diagnostics for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section 564(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-3(b)(1), unless the declaration is terminated or authorization is revoked sooner.

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Overview

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A culture of excellence

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