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CAREER: Battery-powered wireless bandages for personalized wound care — NSF Award to North Carolina State University (NC, $521,506

Chronic wounds represent a significant global health burden characterized by high healthcare expenditures, elevated amputation risks, and increased mortality. Current diagnostic methods rely on subjective visual assessments, frequently resulting in delayed or inaccurate clinical interventions. While smart bandages inte

Award titleCAREER: Battery-powered wireless bandages for personalized wound care
Award ID2543990
AwardeeNorth Carolina State University
CityRALEIGH
StateNC
Amount obligated$521,506
Principal investigatorAmay Bandodkar
ProgramCSCS: Circuits and Systems for
Start date04/01/2026
AbstractChronic wounds represent a significant global health burden characterized by high healthcare expenditures, elevated amputation risks, and increased mortality. Current diagnostic methods rely on subjective visual assessments, frequently resulting in delayed or inaccurate clinical interventions. While smart bandages integrated with battery-powered sensors that monitor wounds have been developed, clinical translation is hindered due to their bulkiness and reliance on potentially toxic materials. Th
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