A new device for faster diagnosis of skin cancers during surgery
Advanced Surgical Pathology Device
This study is testing a new imaging system that helps doctors quickly and accurately check skin samples for cancer during surgery, so patients can get faster results and start treatment sooner without needing extra procedures.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Surgivance, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10832690 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a confocal-based Surgical Pathology System (SPS) that aims to improve the diagnosis of skin cancers by rapidly imaging tissue samples without the need for invasive procedures. Currently, the process of analyzing biopsies can take several hours, delaying treatment and increasing the risk of complications. The SPS will allow for high-resolution imaging of intact specimens, potentially streamlining the surgical process and reducing operative times. By utilizing advanced technology, this device seeks to provide quicker and more accurate results for patients undergoing skin cancer surgery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients scheduled for skin cancer surgeries who require timely diagnosis of their tissue samples.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have skin cancer or are not undergoing surgical procedures for cancer treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the time it takes to diagnose skin cancers during surgery, leading to faster treatment and improved patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using advanced imaging technologies for rapid diagnosis, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Surgivance, INC. — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gareau, Daniel Summer — Surgivance, INC.
- Study coordinator: Gareau, Daniel Summer
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.