Goal:  To noninvasively detect H. pylori infections in patients within one hour for under $10.  Background:

•H. pylori infects the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract and causes:

•Peptic Ulcers

•Stomach Cancer

•Dyspepsia

•Heartburn

•Abdominal Pain

•Early Satiety & Bloating

•70% of Developing World’s Population

•30-40% of Developed Nation’s Population

Advisor(s): Prof. Bruce Tromberg; Dr. Albert Cerussi;Dr. Thomas O’Sullivan; Beckman Laser Institute.  UCI Dean's Choice Award