Short Title:
Smart Ultrasound
Responsible HRP Element:
Exploration Medical Capability
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Collaborating Org(s):
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| National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) |
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Funding Status:
Completed - Task completed and produced a deliverable
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Procurement Mechanism(s):
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Aims:
- Support ongoing leveraged efforts in Acoustic Hemostasis (AH) and HIFU Tumor Ablation (TA) by addressing fundamental scientific issues as well as to ensure NSBRI relevance.
- Develop methods and technology that would enable detection of renal stones with ultrasound.
- Develop technology and perform in vitro studies of stone comminution.
- Utilizing technology and protocols developed in aims 2 and 3, perform in vivo studies in a porcine model.
Other Resources
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Yes
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Category:
Technology or Tool
Subcategory:
Systems Solutions, Prototype Hardware or Software
Description:
The deliverable is a TRL 6 system that diagnoses and treats kidney stones using ultrasound. The TRL 6 delivery will contribute to the closure of Gap 4.13 by addressing interim stages 1 through 8.
Internal Customers:
Exploration Medical Capability
External Customers:
None