SIAScope™ Medical Imaging System
Radio 4’s Science Now programme led CDP into a multi-million pound venture in early stage melanoma detection. The result was the SIAScope™ medical imaging system which allows doctors to reliably diagnose melanoma skin cancer without resorting to a biopsy.
The project was developed from university research to a CE approved production prototype in 12 months. The rapid development of a well-designed technology platform was key to securing investor confidence in the technology. With SIAScope™ technology proven in clinical trials and showing increased acceptance in the medical sector, the technique is now entering the cosmetics market to appear in high street stores.
Skills Deployed
· Optics
· Digital imaging and processing
· Medical device regulatory approval
· Use of industrial design to increase awareness
Technical Highlights and ‘World Firsts’
· Non invasive accurate diagnostic assistance
· Image processing to provide a patient friendly interface
· High bandwidth optical design for focus free imaging
Astron Clinica now develop and market the SIAScope technology from their R&D centre in Toft, Cambridge and marketing offices around the world.
