Rapid Processing of Positioning Information for Hand-Held Gamma Camera--PEM Technologies, Inc., 5611 Roosevelt Street, Bethesda, MD 20817-6739; 301-564-0835
Dr. Irving Weinberg, Principal Investigator
Dr. Irving Weinberg, Business Official
DOE Grant No. DE-FG02-99ER82852
Amount: $598,433

Medical and industrial users of noninvasive radiation detection technology want improved contrast and depth information to better visualize subtle abnormalities. This project will improve the detection and characterization of radioactive sources employed in surgery. The improvement can be achieved cost-effectively through novel sensor technologies and appropriate algorithms. In Phase I, a working human-directed imaging device was constructed. Enhanced contrast of the radioactive sources was demonstrated, compared to conventional cameras. The Phase II project will develop algorithms to improve real-time performance, modify the hardware for intra-operative use, conduct clinical trials to validate the technology, and examine novel applications for radioactive waste detection.

Commercial Applications and Other Benefits as described by the awardee: The product is aimed at the robust and growing intra-operative visualization market. A potential Phase III partner has been identified for both medical and industrial applications.