Nu Views
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Leicester
Department Name: Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
The aim of our project is to develop a new type of hand-held camera combining gamma ray and optical imaging, (which we have called the 'NuViews') particularly suited to intra-operative use. We aim to construct a laboratory prototype system, suitable for preliminary tests in the clinical environment, and will commission a market assessment to clarify the future commercialisation and generation of new IP. The successful project will have two main deliverables: a) A working laboratory prototype camera that can be further developed towards a full commercial system and b) a clear understanding of the commercial market. From this strong position the technology will have a clearly identified route to market and an increased potential for future commercialisation and generation of new IP.
People |
ORCID iD |
| John Lees (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Alqahtani M
(2015)
Lymphoscintigraphic imaging study for quantitative evaluation of a small field of view (SFOV) gamma camera
in Journal of Instrumentation
Bhatia BS
(2015)
A scheme for assessing the performance characteristics of small field-of-view gamma cameras.
in Physica medica : PM : an international journal devoted to the applications of physics to medicine and biology : official journal of the Italian Association of Biomedical Physics (AIFB)
Fiori E
(2017)
Letter regarding 'Covered versus uncovered metal stents for malignant gastric outlet obstruction: Systematic review and meta-analysis'.
in Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society
Lees J
(2012)
A Hybrid Camera for simultaneous imaging of gamma and optical photons
in Journal of Instrumentation
Lees J
(2013)
A hybrid camera for locating sources of gamma radiation in the environment
in Journal of Instrumentation
Lees J
(2014)
A small field of view camera for hybrid gamma and optical imaging
in Journal of Instrumentation
| Description | Hybrid optical/gamma camera |
| Exploitation Route | Futher development and improvements funded by a subsequent grant. |
| Sectors | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Environment,Healthcare,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology |
| Description | CLASP - NuViews |
| Amount | £147,437 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2011 |
| End | 06/2012 |
| Description | LRI |
| Organisation | Leicester Royal Infirmary |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Hospitals |
| PI Contribution | Expertise in X- and Gamma-Ray instrumentation |
| Collaborator Contribution | Clincial expertise |
| Impact | Publications Successful grant applications |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | QMC |
| Organisation | Queen's Medical Centre |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Hospitals |
| PI Contribution | Knowledge and expertise, co-authoring paers and co-applicate on grant bids |
| Collaborator Contribution | Knowledge and expertise, co-authoring paers and co-applicate on grant bids |
| Impact | Successfull grant bid |
| Title | Devices for imaging radionuclide emissions |
| Description | A device for gamma ray imaging |
| IP Reference | AU2002222121B |
| Protection | Patent granted |
| Year Protection Granted | 2006 |
| Licensed | Commercial In Confidence |
| Impact | Commercial in confidence |
| Title | Imaging Device and Method |
| Description | An device for combined optical and gamma ray imaging |
| IP Reference | 22 March 12 |
| Protection | Patent granted |
| Year Protection Granted | 2012 |
| Licensed | Commercial In Confidence |
| Impact | Commercial in confidence |
| Title | MGRC |
| Description | gamma ray cammera for medical imaging, currently in clincal imaging trials |
| Type | Diagnostic Tool - Imaging |
| Current Stage Of Development | Initial development |
| Year Development Stage Completed | 2010 |
| Development Status | Under active development/distribution |
| Impact | results being used to improve the camera prior to applying for CE mark |