At the MIT Global Challenge: http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/teams/view/183

1. CoolComply: To use wireless communication with cooling technology to improve care of MDR-TB worldwide Drug Efficacy Adherence Promotion

2. Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis: every one person with active MDR-TB infects ten others This is a Growing Pandemic

3. There’s a gap – in Ethiopia for every 6,000 new cases of MDR-TB there are less than fifty beds. Home care works, but there are major challenges with keeping the medication cool and patients adherent to treament that lasts 18-24 months Fridge at neighbors to store meds Used two months salary to purchase a fridge Stores in her brother’s home, a 15 min drive away DOTS Supervisor responsible for 150 outpatients

4. Solution: CoolComply SIM Card enabled telemetry module

5. Timeline and Team Team: Stephan Boyer, MIT; Anna Young, MIT; Aya Caldwell, MGH Advisors: Kristian Olson MGH; Jose Gomez-Marquez MIT Community Partner: Global Health Committee