Development of an Intra-Operative Tool for Tumour Margin Assessment During Surgery [ 2014 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Vincent Wallace (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Peter Willsher ,  Prof Arnie Purushotham ,  Prof Sarah Pinder

Brief description The objective of this study is to develop and evaluate a surgical probe that uses novel terahertz technology to guide surgical excision. As an example, approximately 3,000 breast cancer patients per year require a second surgical procedure because of tumour identified close to the edge of tissue removed during surgery. There is a clinical need for an accurate, real-time and non-destructive technique to assess tumour margins during surgery. This tool could also be used for any surgery that requires preservation of normal tissue.

Funding Amount $580,558.00

Funding Scheme Development Grants

Notes Development Grant