We will deliver cost-effective, compact, and quantitative imaging applications to disrupt medical diagnosis permitting bed-side digital histopathology.
In biomedical research, the limitations of current light sources hinder progress in crucial areas. Conventional instruments confine two-photon microscopy and time-resolved detection to specialised labs, impeding cancer research and diagnostics breakthroughs. With this in mind, the EU-funded HILIGHT project aims to overcome existing limitations and pave the way for transformative advancements in biomedical and healthcare applications. Specifically, it will introduce a miniaturised optical pulse burst source and cutting-edge sensing technology. Two key applications underscore its potential impact: instantaneous digital histopathology and cancer research. With a consortium comprising leading partners from five European countries, the collaborative effort is expected to facilitate faster diagnoses and more effective treatments.
The project objectives are to:
- innovate fabrication of ultra-fast near-infrared lasers to manufacture compact and cost-effective light sources for two-photon microscopy
- innovate fabrication of ultra-fast time-resolved detectors to implement flexible and quantitative detection schemes for histopathology and biomedical applications
- translate these technology innovation to healthcare and biomedical research with the direct involvement of commercial and academic partners.
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Project last modified 22/02/2024