Faster Breast Biopsy Results with New Imaging Technology
CoreView and FIBI for rapid-onsite evaluation and molecular profiling of core-needle breast biopsies.
This project is developing new imaging and sample handling tools to help doctors get faster and more accurate results from breast biopsies for patients with concerning breast masses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11097272 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
When you have a concerning breast lump, getting a diagnosis currently involves several steps, including a biopsy, preparing slides, and waiting for a pathologist to review them, often followed by additional tests. This project aims to speed up this process by combining three new technologies. One technology, called FIBI, creates digital images directly from tissue without needing traditional slides, while another, CoreView, automatically handles the biopsy samples. The goal is to provide quick, high-quality diagnostic images that can be reviewed by pathologists quickly, even remotely, and eventually allow for more advanced molecular testing during the same visit.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant for patients who need a breast biopsy to diagnose a concerning breast mass.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require a breast biopsy or are not undergoing diagnosis for a breast mass would not directly benefit from this specific technology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this technology could significantly reduce the time patients wait for breast biopsy results and allow for more comprehensive testing during a single visit.
How similar studies have performed: This project combines recently developed technologies in a novel way to create a more integrated and rapid diagnostic system.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- University of California at Davis — Davis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Levenson, Richard M. — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Levenson, Richard M.
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.