PAthotrak

Pathotrak is a biotechnology company that provides advanced food safety and pathogen detection solutions. Its core technology is the Next-Generation Enrichment (NGE) system, which streamlines the sample preparation process by concentrating bacteria through microfiltration and mechanical engineering. This approach significantly reduces incubation times, enabling test results in as little as 2 to 5.5 hours for various matrices, which is a substantial improvement over traditional 22-hour enrichment methods. The company’s processes are AOAC-certified and designed to integrate with existing molecular detection systems to help producers and laboratories increase operational speed while maintaining regulatory compliance.

By accelerating detection times, Pathotrak helps businesses minimize the financial impacts of food recalls, reduce product holding costs, and decrease food waste at the retail level. The technology serves diverse sectors including fresh produce, beef, and poultry, and is used by environmental testing facilities to enhance supply chain safety. Rooted in research from the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the University of Maryland, the company continues to advance food safety protocols to prevent outbreaks and improve overall public health outcomes. Pathotrak is headquartered in Laurel, Maryland, and continues to attract venture investment to scale its innovative detection platforms.