Advanced Infrared Imaging for Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Discrete Frequency Infrared Spectroscopic Imaging for Breast Histopathology
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN · NIH-10993576
This project is developing a new way to diagnose breast cancer using infrared imaging and smart computer programs, without needing traditional dyes or stains.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHAMPAIGN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10993576 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This technology uses infrared light to look at the chemical makeup of cells and tissues in breast biopsies. By applying machine learning, this chemical information can help pathologists understand disease features more quickly and accurately. This approach aims to make breast cancer diagnoses faster, more affordable, and more precise than current methods. It can also reveal both the tumor's characteristics and its surrounding environment in a single image, offering a more complete picture for diagnosis.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients who need a diagnosis for breast cancer or other breast conditions could potentially benefit from this improved diagnostic method.
Not a fit: Patients not undergoing breast tissue analysis or those with conditions unrelated to breast cancer would not directly benefit from this specific diagnostic tool.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this technology could lead to quicker, more accurate, and less invasive breast cancer diagnoses for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous work from this team has successfully developed 'high-definition' infrared imaging, which is now a commercial standard, indicating a strong foundation for this continued development.
Where this research is happening
CHAMPAIGN, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN — CHAMPAIGN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BHARGAVA, ROHIT — UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
- Study coordinator: BHARGAVA, ROHIT
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.
Conditions: Breast Cancer, Cancer Center