Development of a new surgical-guidance tool for intra-operative tumour margin assessment in breast cancer [ 2012 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Robert Mclaughlin (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Christobel Saunders

Brief description One third of breast cancer patients undergoing breast conserving surgery have insufficient tissue removed, resulting in an increased risk of recurrence. We have developed a high resolution optical imaging probe with the potential to detect small areas of cancer. It could be used to help guide the surgeon to remove all cancerous tissue from the patient. This grant will allow us to develop the probe to a stage that it can be used during surgery, and perform the world’s first clinical scans.

Funding Amount $AUD 557,982.04

Funding Scheme Development Grants

Notes Development Grant