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Multiscale 3D virtual histology with non-destructive x-rays

Obiettivo

XHIST aims to introduce three-dimensional virtual histology into clinical pathology using non-destructive X-ray phase-contrast tomography. Conventional histopathology relies on micrometre-thin slices cut from standardized formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue blocks. By slicing, routinely only about 1% of the tissue in these millimeter-thick blocks is assessed and the three-dimensional organisation can only be extrapolated. XHIST mitigates these constraints by enabling volumetric imaging of entire FFPE tissue blocks with sub-micron voxel size, spatial resolution comparable to conventional histopathology, but without staining or destructive preparation and all within a time frame of two hours.
The technology builds on advances from ERC-funded research in multiscale X-ray imaging. A newly developed 150-megapixel detector, combined with high-brightness X-ray sources and phase-contrast reconstruction methods, enables simultaneous large field-of-view imaging and high spatial resolution, allowing cellular structures to be visualised across entire tissue volumes.
The objective of this Proof-of-Concept project is to translate this technology toward clinical use by developing a prototype scanner, automated acquisition and reconstruction workflows, and visualisation tools that integrate with existing pathology practice. The system will be validated in the clinical cases; (i) tumour margin assessment and (ii) detection of microvascular invasion in liver cancer.
The project will also develop an intellectual property and commercialization strategy aimed at translating XHIST into a deployable stand-alone imaging platform for hospital pathology laboratories, the primary market for the technology, and laying the foundation for a future start-up commercializing the system.

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Meccanismo di finanziamento

HORIZON-ERC-POC - HORIZON ERC Proof of Concept Grants

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Istituzione ospitante

DANMARKS TEKNISKE UNIVERSITET
Contributo netto dell'UE
€ 150 000,00
Indirizzo
ANKER ENGELUNDS VEJ 101
2800 Kongens Lyngby
Danimarca
Regione
Danmark Hovedstaden Københavns omegn
Tipo di attività
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Collegamenti
Costo totale
Nessun dato

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