The objective of this program is to make available an innovative new technology for characterizing pigmented lesions and other potentially damaged areas of the skin which may be cancerous or pre-cancerous. The goal is to provide a new research and clinical technique which can lead to early detection of potentially malignant lesions so that the patient can benefit from early treatment. This is particularly important since these dermatological lesions generally respond very favorable to early treatment. The proposed methodology involves development of a versatile, two-dimensional spectroscopic imager which can be used to modify our previously developed dermatological video comparator. This system will allow quick and easy acquisition of otherwise inaccessible spectrographic images of the suspect lesions. These spectra will eventually be automatically characterized by a host microcomputer. The project is feasible and likely to be successful as much of it is based on a synthesis of technologies which have proven practical and viable in other applications.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase I (R43)
Project #
1R43CA056151-01
Application #
3492944
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (SSS (BF))
Project Start
1992-02-06
Project End
1992-07-31
Budget Start
1992-02-06
Budget End
1992-07-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Western Research Company, Inc.
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Tucson
State
AZ
Country
United States
Zip Code
85741