Low-cost AI imaging to detect mouth cancer early
Point of Care Detection and Diagnosis of Oral Cancer using a Low Cost Imaging Module enabled by AI
['FUNDING_U01'] · GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC · NIH-11398003
A portable, affordable AI-enabled imaging tool that screens people for oral (mouth) cancer and helps get those with suspicious findings referred to care quickly.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NISKAYUNA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11398003 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
From your point of view, a small device would be used to collect a simple brush biopsy from a mouth sore or suspicious area and scan the sample on-site. The scanned images are sent to the cloud where an AI algorithm and remote pathologists review them to give a rapid result. If the result looks concerning, the program aims to create an immediate referral pathway so you can see a specialist sooner. The project focuses on use in community and rural clinics where access to pathology services is limited.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People with mouth sores, lumps, red/white patches, or other suspicious oral lesions—especially those living in rural or underserved communities and willing to provide a brush biopsy sample—would be ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People without any suspicious oral lesions or those who cannot or will not provide a brush biopsy sample or access local participating clinics are unlikely to benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could lead to much earlier detection of oral cancer and faster access to treatment for people in underserved areas.
How similar studies have performed: Related telecytology and AI-assisted pathology approaches have shown promise for cancer screening, but this low-cost, point-of-care combination for oral cancer is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
NISKAYUNA, UNITED STATES
- GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC — NISKAYUNA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GINTY, FIONA — GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC
- Study coordinator: GINTY, FIONA
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.