Annual workshop on advanced skin imaging techniques for cancer diagnosis
7th Annual Workshop on Confocal Microscopy for Cutaneous Diagnostics
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 ID | NIH-10998761 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are healthcare professionals involved in dermatology or oncology who are looking to enhance their diagnostic skills.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the healthcare profession or do not have access to the workshop may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: Previous workshops and training programs in advanced imaging techniques have shown success in improving diagnostic accuracy and clinical outcomes.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jain, Manu — Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
- Study coordinator: Jain, Manu
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.