AI-enabled photonic system for early lung cancer detection using near-infrared transillumination and parenchymal organ imaging

Photonics Sensing Technologies

The project combines near-infrared photonic imaging with AI-based image analysis to develop an endoscopically compatible system supporting early identification of suspicious changes in lung tissue. The solution uses transillumination without ionizing radiation and automated image evaluation.

Timeline

2026 - 2029

Status

Active

Project code

CZ.01.01.01/01/25_067/0009844

Funding provider

Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic

Funding program

OP TAK – Applications, Call IV – DEEP TECH

Partner

VAN-TEC MEDICAL s.r.o.; Brno University of Technology

Budget

CZK 32,280,635.60

The project combines near-infrared photonic imaging with AI-based image analysis to develop an endoscopically compatible system supporting early identification of suspicious changes in lung tissue. The solution uses transillumination without ionizing radiation and automated image evaluation.

Project period: 1 September 2026 – 28 February 2029
Principal investigator at VSB-TUO: Prof. Jan Nedoma, Ph.D.

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