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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

MEDO.ai INC

$500,000.00

Optimizing Thyroid Ultrasound Workflow with Artificial Intelligence

EF 2021-22 · 2021-09-01

Résumé
Thyroid nodules are common in adults. Ultrasound is the first line of assessment for the stratification of risk of malignancy of thyroid nodules. Only 7% have palpable nodules but the prevalence increases to 30% on ultrasound examination. Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy is recommended for suspicious nodules, but these are costly and often inconclusive. This project aims to enhance the workflow of thyroid ultrasound using artificial intelligence by simplifying the acquisition and interpretation of thyroid ultrasound exam. This project enables novice users to perform the thyroid scans at the point of care, reduce the scan time and minimize the rate of False positives FNA suggestions.
Programme
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (lien de confiance élevée)
Bénéficiaire
Emplacement
Edmonton|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
For-profit organization
Numéro d'entreprise
754291938
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

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Agreement End Date
2023-03-31
Agreement Number
978885
Agreement Start Date
2021-09-01
Agreement Title
Optimizing Thyroid Ultrasound Workflow with Artificial Intelligence
Agreement Title (French)
Optimisation du flux de travail de l'échographie thyroïdienne grâce à l'intelligence artificielle
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$500,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Coverage
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets des Contributions aux entreprises stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
Thyroid nodules are common in adults. Ultrasound is the first line of assessment for the stratification of risk of malignancy of thyroid nodules. Only 7% have palpable nodules but the prevalence increases to 30% on ultrasound examination. Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy is recommended for suspicious nodules, but these are costly and often inconclusive. This project aims to enhance the workflow of thyroid ultrasound using artificial intelligence by simplifying the acquisition and interpretation of thyroid ultrasound exam. This project enables novice users to perform the thyroid scans at the point of care, reduce the scan time and minimize the rate of False positives FNA suggestions.
Description (French)
Les nodules thyroïdiens sont fréquents chez les adultes. L'échographie est la première étape de l'évaluation pour la stratification du risque de malignité des nodules thyroïdiens. Seuls 7 % des patients ont des nodules palpables, mais la prévalence augmente à 30 % lors de l'examen échographique. La biopsie par aspiration à l'aiguille fine (AAF) est recommandée pour les nodules suspects, mais elle est coûteuse et souvent peu concluante. Ce projet vise à améliorer le flux de travail de l'échographie thyroïdienne à l'aide de l'intelligence artificielle, et ce, en simplifiant l'acquisition et l'interprétation de l'examen échographique de la thyroïde. Ce projet permet aux utilisateurs novices d'effectuer des échographies thyroïdiennes sur le lieux des soins, de réduire la durée de l'examen et de minimiser le taux de suggestions d'AAF faussement positives.
Expected Results
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Expected Results (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Federal Riding
Edmonton Centre
Federal Riding (French)
Edmonton-Centre
Federal Riding Number
48014
NAICS Code
541710
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Contributions aux entreprises
Program Purpose
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Program Purpose (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Recipient Business Number
754291938
Recipient City
Edmonton|Edmonton
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
MEDO.ai INC
Recipient Postal Code
T5J 4P6
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2021-2022-Q2-978885
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