TEDCO’s Maryland Innovation Initiative launches local university entrepreneurs

Dr. Mustafa Al-Adhami knew the severity of the sepsis problem: 1.7 million Americans are evaluated for sepsis every year, and too many have died while waiting for the correct antibiotic. His solution was to develop a platform to determine antibiotic sensitivity in one hour, giving doctors and patients precious time and a life-saving tool through his new venture, Astek Diagnostics Inc. (Astek).