Point-of-Care AI Image Tool for Early Oral Cancer Detection
Official title: Point of Care Detection and Diagnosis of Oral Cancer using a Low Cost Imaging Module enabled by AI
Funded at Ge Medical Systems Information Technologies, INC · NIH-11416740 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new, affordable AI-powered tool helps frontline clinicians screen for oral cancer early by using a low-cost imaging module at the point of care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ge Medical Systems Information Technologies, INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Niskayuna, United States) |
| Project start | September 13, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $257,530 |
| NIH project number | 5U01CA291666-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11416740 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals with suspected oral lesions in community or underserved settings who would benefit from rapid, point-of-care screening.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without suspicious lesions or those in locations without access to the required technology may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to create and test an easy-to-use telecytology platform that analyzes oral lesion images with AI to identify high-risk cases in community and rural settings. It focuses on making screening faster, cheaper, and accessible so patients can get timely referrals for diagnosis and treatment. The study will deploy the system in real-world settings, collect data, and evaluate how well it works in improving early detection and care pathways.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could receive earlier detection of oral cancer, leading to higher cure rates and improved survival.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests AI-assisted screening can improve detection in some settings, but this project tests affordability and feasibility in real-world communities.
Where this research is happening
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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
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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.