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SMARTProbe

  • Challenge:Future Innovator Prize
  • Phase:Seed
  • Team Lead:Martin O’Sullivan; Liosa O’Sullivan
  • Team Co-Lead:Dr Brian O’Donnell; Dr Eric Moore
SMARTProbe

  • The Challenge

    Breast cancer is the 2nd most commonly diagnosed cancer in women

    1 in 9 women will develop breast cancer in the course of their lifetime

    Ireland ranked 4th highest mortality rate in Europe

    Incidence rate of breast cancer is on the increase

    Approximately 3000 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed last year

    No real-time diagnosis available so all biopsies go the laboratory even though approximately 80% are benign

    8 – 10 day wait for patient diagnosis

    Significant distress & anxiety for patient & families waiting for results

  • The Solution

    SMARTProbe will provide real-time point of care enhancement of breast cancer diagnosis.