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I-Corps: Translation potential of a guidance system for needles used in computed tomograph — NSF Award to University of California

This broader impact of this I-Corps project is the development of a device to guide needle insertion in medical procedures. Current methods for cancer diagnosis require either an open surgical biopsy or a minimally invasive needle biopsy. Needle biopsies are typically safer for patients, but can be technically challeng

Award titleI-Corps: Translation potential of a guidance system for needles used in computed tomograph
Award ID2446724
AwardeeUniversity of California-San Francisco
CitySAN FRANCISCO
StateCA
Amount obligated$50,000
Principal investigatorBrian Haas
ProgramI-Corps
Start date11/15/2024
AbstractThis broader impact of this I-Corps project is the development of a device to guide needle insertion in medical procedures. Current methods for cancer diagnosis require either an open surgical biopsy or a minimally invasive needle biopsy. Needle biopsies are typically safer for patients, but can be technically challenging to perform, as the needle has to be passed deep into the body and directed into the tumor. Needles are also used in the medical treatment for spinal pain, which is often a spin
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