Award
NIH Reporter #5K99HL181290-02
Pulse-oximetry method for un-biased assessment of arterial saturation
Recipient
Tufts University Medford
Award Amount
$134,537.00
Ceiling
$134,537.00
Awarded
July 29, 2026
Identifier
5K99HL181290-02
Development of a noninvasive, unbiased pulse-oximetry method to improve accuracy in arterial oxygen saturation measurement, addressing skin-tone biases in conventional methods.
Description
This research project aims to pioneer a noninvasive and auto-calibrated pulse-oximetry method that more accurately and unbiasedly determines a person's arterial oxygen saturation than conventional pulse-oximetry. The project will involve theoretical development, device prototyping and fabrication, and clinical testing. The goal is to develop a fair, non-biased, and clinically relevant measurement technique.