Researchers at the University of Manitoba (UM) are developing a new breast cancer imaging technology aimed at improving detection and addressing gaps in current screening methods.
Joe LoVetri, a professor in the University of Manitoba’s Price Faculty of Engineering, and his team are working with Winnipeg-based medical imaging company Taumedis to refine the prototype into a practical, marketable device.
LoVetri said in a release the technology is the first of its kind to combine ultrasound and microwave imaging, and is designed to complement existing tools such as mammography.
“Mammography remains the standard for screening and diagnostic protocols, but gaps in access, capacity, and performance—particularly in dense breast tissue—continue to impact timely diagnosis,” said the release. “Taumedis and UM are developing a novel dual-mode imaging technology that distinguishes between different tissue types and properties. This technology could complement existing screening methods.”…