Objective Routine diagnosis on biopsies and tissues is performed by expert pathologists. However, the pathology sector faces a major crises, due to soaring numbers of biopsies for diagnosis, coupled with decreasing numbers of trained pathologists, which is affecting patients. Technology can alleviate this crises by using computer aided diagnosis (CAD) to increase productivity, reduce costs and streamline workflow.Deciphex Ltd is an Irish company developing an innovative Computer Aided Diagnosis (CAD) system which will revolutionize the medical diagnosis pathology sector. Our ‘PATHOLYTIX’ system uses state-of-the-art artificial intelligence techniques to automate the laborious and costly pathology assessment (currently done via microscope). By transforming this centuries old clinical practice, we aim to become a market leader in new CAD industry. We currently have prototype technology and preliminary data, to identify different tissue and cell types. In this feasibility study we will perform pilot studies in a US based clinical pathologist, to demonstrate our tool can identify various diseases. In Phase 2 of the SME Instrument, we will undergo additional development, extensive validation, and build the data management framework and user interface. There is a large global target market for PATHOLYTIX, which is growing each year driven by an increasing population and higher prevalence of diseases (such as cancer). Hence hospitals and clinics worldwide process hundreds of millions of biopsies per year. With regards to competitors, there is no direct competition. Competitors offer individual components of the pathological workflow, not fit-for-purpose solution like PATHOLYTIX. Overall, PATHOLYTIX would have a big impact on the pathology sector, by increasing productivity and reducing costs. This should have a knock on effect for the global and EU markets, particularly for patients as diagnosis becomes more efficient. Fields of science natural sciencescomputer and information sciencesartificial intelligencesocial scienceseconomics and businesseconomicsproduction economicsproductivitymedical and health sciencesclinical medicinesurgerysurgical proceduresmedical and health sciencesclinical medicineoncologymedical and health sciencesbasic medicinepathology Programme(s) H2020-EU.3.1. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Health, demographic change and well-being Main Programme H2020-EU.3.1.4. - Active ageing and self-management of health H2020-EU.2.1.1. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies - Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) H2020-EU.2.3.1. - Mainstreaming SME support, especially through a dedicated instrument H2020-EU.3.1.6. - Health care provision and integrated care Topic(s) SMEInst-06-2016-2017 - Accelerating market introduction of ICT solutions for Health, Well-Being and Ageing Well Call for proposal H2020-SMEInst-2016-2017 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-SMEINST-1-2016-2017 Funding Scheme SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1 Coordinator DECIPHEX LIMITED Net EU contribution € 50 000,00 Address 7 GARRAI NA GCRANN Mornington Meath Ireland See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Ireland Eastern and Midland Mid-East Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 71 429,00
