This $305,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program will support the development of an innovative screening tool to improve early detection of breast cancer, especially in women with dense breast tissue. The project aims to create a contactless, radiation-free device that uses infrared imaging and physics-based AI algorithms to detect malignant tumors by identifying changes in surface heat signatures. The goal is to provide a cost-effective, clinically-viable solution that can increase cancer detection rates and reduce healthcare costs. The award was granted to Bired Imaging Inc., a for-profit organization, and the project will be conducted over a one-year period from February 2025 to January 2026. The outcomes of this SBIR Phase I research are expected to advance the integration of this novel breast cancer screening technology into clinical settings.
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