Wave View Imaging Internship

Wave View Imaging is developing a novel breast imaging device that uses microwave signals to create an image of the breast. The technology has significant potential to be used at point of care to monitor breast health. Wave View Imaging is actively exploring the application of monitoring neo-adjuvant therapy. This treatment approach is provided for women with locally advanced breast cancer. The goal of the neoadjuvant treatment is to decrease the tumor size prior to surgery, as well as to down-stage the lymph nodes. Chemotherapy is typically used for treatment, while endocrine therapy is another option. To evaluate the patient response to the treatments, oncologists rely on palpation of the breast which is subjective. Our technology has the potential to accurately measure patient response to treatment. As the Wave View Imaging device has a compact form factor, is safe and easy to operate, it can be used at the point of care. Patient can have a scan during their scheduled visit with their oncologist. The scan takes about 5 minutes and results are provided immediately to the oncologist. Clinical testing of the device will take place this summer at the Tom Baker Cancer Center, where patients going through chemotherapy treatment will be followed.

Faculty Supervisor:

Roman Krawetz

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Partner:

Wave View Imaging

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Calgary

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