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title: The West Australian – Proteomics to develop ‘rapid-test’ for COVID-19
description: "“Proteomics International Laboratories, has received a $200,000 boost in funding courtesy of the WA Health Department and the WA Health Translation Network to develop a rapid test for COVID-19 and undertake some ground breaking research into why the virus attacks some worse than others.\""
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# [The West Australian – Proteomics to develop ‘rapid-test’ for COVID-19](https://www.proteomics.com.au/news-media/the-west-australian-proteomics-to-develop-rapid-test-for-covid-19)

 Written by [Proteomics](https://www.proteomics.com.au/news-media/author/proteomics) | May 25, 2020 4:00:00 PM

“*Proteomics International Laboratories, has received a $200,000 boost in funding courtesy of the WA Health Department and the WA Health Translation Network to develop a rapid test for COVID-19 and undertake some ground breaking research into why the virus attacks some worse than others.*“

Article: [Proteomics to develop ‘rapid-test’ for COVID-19](https://thewest.com.au/business/public-companies/proteomics-to-develop-rapid-test-for-covid-19-c-1058854)

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