Award
NIH Reporter #5R01EB032960-04
Minimizing Uncertainty in Breast Ultrasound Imaging with Real-Time Coherence-Based Beamforming
Recipient
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Award Amount
$350,204.00
Ceiling
$350,204.00
Awarded
April 18, 2025
Identifier
5R01EB032960-04
The award funds the development of real-time ultrasound imaging technology to improve breast cancer diagnosis by distinguishing fluid-filled from solid masses, enhancing clinical workflows and diagnostic confidence.
Description
This project aims to develop real-time ultrasound technology, specifically Robust Short-Lag Spatial Coherence (R-SLSC) imaging, to distinguish fluid-filled from solid masses, simplifying clinical workflows and improving diagnostic confidence. It addresses the challenge of acoustic clutter in dense breasts that complicates differentiation between benign and malignant masses, with the goal of improving early breast cancer detection.