Developing a mobile system for early detection and treatment of oral cancer
Official title: FY24 SBIR Phase 2 RD Contract - Topic 431 Light Research, Inc.
Funded at Light Research, INC. · NIH-11191359 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a mobile system to help find and treat oral cancer early, especially for people in areas with fewer resources, so they can get better care and improve their chances of recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Light Research, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2024 |
| Project end | September 15, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,998,978 |
| NIH project number | 75N91024C00085-0-9999-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11191359 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals in low-resource settings who are at high risk for oral and oropharyngeal cancers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in low-resource areas or who do not have high-risk oral lesions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a mobile oral cancer screening and treatment system specifically designed for low-resource settings. It aims to improve early diagnosis and treatment of oral and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, which is a significant health issue in low- and middle-income countries. The project will optimize the system for human studies, establish it for image-guided therapy using animal models, and evaluate its effectiveness in treating high-risk oral lesions and early-stage cancers. By integrating advanced screening technology with FDA-approved treatment methods, the research seeks to enhance patient outcomes through timely intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce mortality rates from oral cancer by enabling earlier detection and treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile health technologies for cancer screening and treatment, indicating a potential for success with this innovative approach.
Where this research is happening
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Light Research, INC.
Tucson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wilder-Smith, Petra — Light Research, INC.
- Study coordinator: Wilder-Smith, Petra
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.