This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Project Grant award of $275,000 to Lensguide Imaging Technology Inc. is developing a 100 μm diameter "hair-size" micro-endoscope for in vivo imaging at depths greater than 3 mm. The miniaturized optical imaging micro-endoscope will enable researchers to visualize the dynamics of biological events in live animals beyond the superficial tissue layers. This innovation aims to change the current paradigm of only visualizing the shallow subcellular tissue structure, allowing deeper tissue imaging critical for a range of biomedical research discoveries. The product has the potential for future medical applications by physicians to improve standards of care. This Phase I project is designed to derisk the technical challenges associated with miniaturizing the optical microendoscope for in vivo use.
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