A new imaging device for better breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue
Official title: A comprehensive imaging solution for dense breast cancer screening and diagnostics
Funded at Malcova INC · NIH-10920530 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new imaging device that uses special technology to help find breast cancer more accurately and comfortably, especially for women with dense breast tissue, so they can get better and faster results without the discomfort of traditional methods.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Malcova INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, United States) |
| Project start | February 28, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,134,189 |
| NIH project number | 2R44CA261381-02A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10920530 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women with dense breast tissue who are undergoing routine breast cancer screening.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-dense breast tissue may not receive significant benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a novel imaging device that uses advanced Narrow-Beam Computed Tomography technology to improve breast cancer detection, particularly in women with dense breast tissue. The device aims to provide high-resolution, three-dimensional images without the need for breast compression, making the screening process more comfortable and effective. The project includes a pilot study to validate the device's performance and its ability to deliver timely diagnostic information. By enhancing the detection capabilities, this research seeks to identify malignant cancers more accurately and quickly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier and more accurate breast cancer diagnoses for women with dense breast tissue.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using advanced imaging technologies for cancer detection, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Malcova INC
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ghazi, Peymon — Malcova INC
- Study coordinator: Ghazi, Peymon
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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.