Magnetic cross-modal brain activity scanner MAX-BAS

Información del proyecto

MAX-BAS

Identificador del acuerdo de subvención: 852111

DOI

10.3030/852111

Proyecto cerrado

Fecha de la firma de la CE 23 Abril 2019

Fecha de inicio 1 Septiembre 2019

Fecha de finalización 31 Agosto 2021

Financiado con arreglo a

• EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Future and Emerging Technologies (FET)

Coste total

€ 125 000,00

Aportación de la UE

€ 100 000,00

Coordinado por

AALTO KORKEAKOULUSAATIO SR
Finland

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - MAX-BAS (Magnetic cross-modal brain activity scanner MAX-BAS)

Período documentado: 2019-09-01 hasta 2021-08-31

Resumen del contexto y de los objetivos generales del proyecto

MAX-BAS (Magnetic cross-modal brain activity scanner) project aimed at commercialising the whole-head combined MEG-MRI scanner that was developed in the FET Open project BREAKBEN. The system uses the same superconductor-based detectors for both magnetoencephalography (MEG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain. This will make it possible to localise brain activity in anatomical structures with unprecedented accuracy while tracking the bursts of activity at millisecond scale. Cross-modal MEG-MRI provides beneficial information for both research and for clinical use. It has the potential to improve the accuracy, reliability, and throughput of functional brain imaging. Ultimately, the goal is to reduce healthcare costs caused by brain disorders, to improve the treatment outcomes and the life quality of the patients, and to increase the understanding about the human brain.

Trabajo realizado desde el comienzo del proyecto hasta el final del período abarcado por el informe y los principales resultados hasta la fecha

We have developed the prototype further with robust operation and compatibility with hospital environment in mind. We have analysed the market and intellectual property landscape, and validated the problem by interviewing potential customers. We have proposed a business model for bringing cross-modal MEG-MRI scanners to the market. By participating in pitching events and exhibitions, we have been able to attract potential investors. The technology has been presented in a book chapter, and at least five science or technology news sites published online articles based on our press release.

Avances que van más allá del estado de la técnica e impacto potencial esperado (incluida la repercusión socioeconómica y las implicaciones sociales más amplias del proyecto hasta la fecha)

Our whole-head cross-modal MEG-MRI scanner represents the leading edge in superconductor-based MEG technology and pulsed MRI. MEG-MRI has the potential to reduce healthcare costs caused by brain disorders, and to improve the treatment outcomes and the life quality of the patients. It may even enable preventive population-level screening and monitoring processes for brain health. Worldwide, one out of six people suffer from some kind of brain disorder, and in Europe, the annual cost for society is over 800 billion euros, so even modest improvements can lead to substantial savings.

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