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ENHANCED DIGITAL IMAGING FOR IMPROVED VASCULAR ACCESS

Award Number: R44CA110218
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: HEALTH SERVICES
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/30/2005
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2007

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ENHANCED DIGITAL IMAGING FOR IMPROVED VASCULAR ACCESS - DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Phase I Arete Associates and Infrared Imaging Systems Inc. propose an innovative technology development that will safely and efficiently improve vascular access for cannulation by providing real-time high resolution enhanced imagery of the vascular structure in the region of interest. The proposed device overcomes deficiencies in current practice, and offers both improved patient care as well as lower overall cost. The device exploits a light source coupled to an optical receiver in transillumination geometry. In an early prototype received images are amplified using Night Vision technology to provide high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) vascular imagery. However in this effort a fusion of modern electro-optical and micro-electronic signal processing instrumentation will be used to produce a compact, power efficient sensor that provides high quality imagery without the need for the Night Vision image intensifier. The effort will demonstrate the utility and function of the instrument in both the laboratory and in human subject's studies in clinical settings. Arete Associates (Arete) and Infrared Imaging Systems, Inc (IRIS) have formed a strategic alliance (the Team) to achieve the goals of this program. The team was formed to build on the relative strengths of the organizations. Arete, acting, as the principle investigator will leverage its expertise in electro-optical instrumentation, signal processing and production expertise to design (Phase I) and build (Phase II) brassboard NIR vascular imaging instruments. IRIS will focus its efforts on optimizing sensor performance and guiding the brassboard design through interaction with the vascular imaging and medical community. The outcome of this Fast Track Phase I and Phase II effort will be proof of concept backed by extensive tests. In addition, the effort will produce a thoroughly tested design that will serve as the foundation for commercialization of the device.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2006 ( Subtotal = $485,140 )
2006	2006	ARETE ASSOCIATES	333 NORTH WILMOT ROAD	TUCSON	AZ	85711	PIMA	USA	Cancer Treatment Research	000	3	7/10/2006	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$485,140
														Subtotal = $485,140

Issue Date FY: 2005 ( Subtotal = $885,259 )
2005	2005	ARETE ASSOCIATES	333 NORTH WILMOT ROAD	TUCSON	AZ	85711	PIMA	USA	Cancer Treatment Research	000	2	6/30/2005	EXTENSION WITH OR WITHOUT FUNDS	$885,259
														Subtotal = $885,259

Issue Date FY: 2004 ( Subtotal = $95,929 )
2004	2004	ARETE ASSOCIATES	333 NORTH WILMOT ROAD	TUCSON	AZ	85711	PIMA	USA	Cancer Treatment Research	000	1	9/13/2004	NEW	$95,929
														Subtotal = $95,929

Grand Total All Awards = $1,466,328

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ENHANCED DIGITAL IMAGING FOR IMPROVED VASCULAR ACCESS

Award Number: R44CA110218

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: HEALTH SERVICES

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/30/2005

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2007

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