Annual workshop on advanced skin imaging techniques for cancer diagnosis
Official title: 7th Annual Workshop on Confocal Microscopy for Cutaneous Diagnostics
Funded at Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research · NIH-10998761 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This workshop is designed for healthcare professionals to learn about a special imaging technique that helps them look closely at skin lesions, making it easier to diagnose skin cancer accurately and avoid unnecessary procedures.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $8,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13CA294694-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10998761 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are healthcare professionals involved in dermatology or oncology who are looking to enhance their diagnostic skills.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the healthcare profession or do not have access to the workshop may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This workshop focuses on teaching healthcare professionals about confocal microscopy, a non-invasive imaging technique that allows for detailed examination of skin lesions at the cellular level. By using reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) and ex vivo confocal microscopy (EVCM), participants will learn how to improve skin cancer diagnosis and reduce unnecessary biopsies. The workshop aims to enhance the skills of attendees in interpreting confocal images, which can significantly impact patient care by providing quicker and more accurate diagnoses. This educational initiative addresses the current shortage of experts in this field and promotes the adoption of advanced imaging techniques in clinical practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate skin cancer diagnoses and fewer unnecessary biopsies for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous workshops and training programs in advanced imaging techniques have shown success in improving diagnostic accuracy and clinical outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jain, Manu — Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
- Study coordinator: Jain, Manu
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About this research
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