Periodic Reporting for period 1 - PHOTOPARS (Development of a prototype clinical photoacoustic scanner for use in plastic and reconstructive surgery)
Okres sprawozdawczy: 2020-02-01 do 2021-07-31
The aim of PHOTOPARS was to advance the clinical translation of a novel medical photoacoustic imaging technology for guiding surgical procedures. The project objectives comprised technical developments to help translate a laboratory prototype to a practical instrument that can be used in a hospital environment, technology transfer activities and user engagement. Overall the main project objectives have been achieved and consideration is being given to building on its outputs to further develop the technology.