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Deep learning for automated, motion-resolved tumor segmentation in radiotherapy
NU2025-264
INVENTORS
Mohamed Abazeed*
Sagnik Sarkar
Peng Thian Troy Teo
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This invention describes a method for automatically outlining lung tumors for radiotherapy planning. It uses deep learning to precisely identify tumors across breathing cycles, improving accuracy and reducing manual effort.
BACKGROUND
Accurate tumor...
Published: 2/17/2026
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Keywords(s): Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cancer/Oncology, Diagnostics, Imaging, Lung cancer, Radiotherapy
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
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Extracellular vesicles for diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Novel methods for detecting cancer through exosome analysis and bioengineered exosomes specifically designed to target cancer stem cells (CSCs).
INVENTORS
Huiping Liu*, MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Pharmacology, Medicine (Hematology and Oncology), Northwestern University Feinberg School...
Published: 2/6/2026
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Keywords(s): Biomarker, Breast cancer, Cancer/Oncology, Diagnostics, Imaging, Research tool
Category(s): Life Sciences > Biomarkers & Biomedical Research Tools
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Nanocytological and Molecular Analysis of Fecal Colonocytes for Colon Cancer Screening
NU 2010-131
INVENTORS
Vadim Backman*
Dhwanil Damania
Dhananjay Kunte
Hariharan Subramanian
Hemant Roy
Mart De La Cruz
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This technology offers a novel fecal test that detects nanoarchitectural and molecular markers in colonocytes. It delivers a minimally invasive screening method for early detection of colon cancer.
BACKGROUND
Colorectal...
Published: 12/9/2025
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Keywords(s): Cancer/Oncology, Colon cancer, Diagnostics, Drug screening, Imaging, Research tool
Category(s): Life Sciences > Biomarkers & Biomedical Research Tools
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Robotically Controlled Anterior-Segment Optical Coherence Tomography
NU 2023-078
INVENTORS
Cheng Sun*
Hao Zhang*
Alex Huang
Raymond Fang
Pengpeng Zhang
Tingwei Zhang
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A robotic visible-light optical coherence tomography (OCT) system designed for comprehensive imaging of the anterior segment of the eye, introducing novel computational alignment algorithms and a lightweight OCT sample arm for enhanced...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Image/Signal processing, Imaging, Medical device, Optics
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
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Personalized chest acceleration derived prediction of cardiovascular abnormalities using deep learning
Personalized chest acceleration derived prediction of cardiovascular abnormailities using deep learning
NU 2023-121
INVENTORS
Michael Markl *
Ethan M.I. Johnson
Mahmoud Ebrahimkhani
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A system and method for predicting cardiovascular function using machine learning from physiological patient data.
BACKGROUND
Cardiac and flow...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cardiology and Cardiovascular disease, Cardio-Pulmonary, Computer hardware, Devices, Diagnostics, Imaging, Mobile networking, Networking
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
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Maskless 2D/3D Artificial Subtraction Angiography
LUNU2019-160
INVENTORS
Sameer Ansari*
Donald Cantrell*
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This invention leverages machine learning to enhance angiographic imaging by removing bone and soft tissue interference without a pre-injection digital mask, providing improved visualization of vasculature in real-time and accommodating patient motion.
BACKGROUND
Conventional...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cardiology and Cardiovascular disease, Imaging
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
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Myocardial Scar Burden Signatures for Simultaneously Assessing Scar Extent and Distribution from Imaging Data
NU 2023-063
INVENTORS
Mohammed Elbaz*
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This technology introduces a novel method for quantifying myocardial scar burden by leveraging imaging data to simultaneously assess scar extent and distribution, facilitating enhanced diagnosis and management of heart diseases.
BACKGROUND
Myocardial infarction (MI) is a fatal heart disease...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Cardiology and Cardiovascular disease, Image/Signal processing, Imaging
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
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Method for Three-Dimensional Surface Measurement with a Mobile Device
NU 2019-101
INVENTORS
Oliver Cossairt*
Vikas Gupta
Florian Schiffers
William Spies
Marc Walton
Florian Willomitzer
Chia Kai Yeh
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This technology offers a method and system for performing three-dimensional Deflectometry measurements of specular surfaces using only a mobile device, eliminating the need for offline calibration...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): 3D imaging, Deflectometry, Imaging
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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Single Objective Oblique Plane Imaging System
NU 2018-182
INVENTORS
Yevgenia Kozorovitskiy*
Manish Kumar
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A novel oblique plane imaging system utilizing a reduced number of objectives to enable the use of low numerical aperture (NA) objectives, thus achieving a compact and cost-effective design while maintaining high-quality imaging performance.
BACKGROUND
Traditional...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): 3D imaging, Engineering, Imaging, Microscopy, Optics, Research tool
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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Cyclophane-Sustained High Performance Porphyrins
NU 2020-089
INVENTORS
James F Stoddart*
Wenqi Liu
SHORT DESCRIPTION
High performance dyes for diagnosis and therapy
ABSTRACT
Porphyrins and metalloporphyrins are functional dyes with distinctive photo-physical properties, showing great potentials for biomedical applications. Meanwhile, practical applications of these dyes suffer from several well-known...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Chemicals, Imaging
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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