Precision 3D Imaging to Track Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) with SkinScan3D
Official title: PRecision IMaging to Evaluate Kaposi Sarcoma (PRIME-KS)
Funded at Washington University · NIH-11535365 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new 3D imaging tool called SkinScan3D helps doctors monitor Kaposi sarcoma lesions more accurately and quickly, especially in settings with high KS burden like East Africa and in U.S. clinics with HIV patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | August 7, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $122,208 |
| NIH project number | 3U01CA292765-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11535365 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with Kaposi sarcoma who are receiving care in participating clinics, including settings with high KS burden.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with KS in settings not equipped to implement 3D imaging or where lesions are not accessible to surface imaging.
What this research studies
This grant tests a portable, affordable 3D imaging system to measure KS skin lesions in height and volume, aiming to replace tedious manual measurements. The approach pairs liquid lens imaging with artificial intelligence to produce reliable, objective lesion data during routine care. Conducted at Washington University with sites in regions with higher KS prevalence, the study will compare SkinScan3D measurements to current visual and manual methods. If successful, the tool could shorten treatment decisions, reduce unnecessary chemotherapy exposure, and speed up evidence generation for KS care in diverse settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, SkinScan3D could lead to faster, more accurate KS monitoring and better-informed treatment decisions for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Prior imaging innovations with 3D modalities have shown promise in improving lesion assessment, but this project applies a novel, portable AI-powered 3D approach to KS.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Odeny, Thomas — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Odeny, Thomas
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Precision 3D Imaging to Monitor Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) with SkinScan3D
A new portable 3D imaging tool called SkinScan3D will help doctors measure KS skin lesions more accurately and quickly, especially in people living with HIV.
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Kaposi Sarcoma in Africa: ART Era Research Network
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Kaposi Sarcoma in Africa in the ART Era
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Faster detection and connection to care for people with HIV who develop Kaposi sarcoma in East Africa
This project aims to speed up finding people with HIV diagnosed with Kaposi sarcoma in East Africa and help them get linked to care more quickly.
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Rapid case finding to connect people with HIV and Kaposi sarcoma to care in East Africa
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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.