SMARTprobe

Challenge

• Breast cancer is the 2nd most commonly diagnosed cancer in women
• 1 in 9 women will develop breast cancer in the course of their lifetime
• Ireland ranked 4th highest mortality rate in Europe
• Incidence rate of breast cancer is on the increase
• Approximately 3000 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed last year
• No real-time diagnosis available so all biopsies go the laboratory even though approximately 80% are benign
• 8 – 10 day wait for patient diagnosis
• Significant distress & anxiety for patient & families waiting for results

Solution

SMARTProbe will provide real-time point of care enhancement of breast cancer diagnosis.

Team Information

Mr Martin O’Sullivan, Ms Liosa O’Sullivan, Dr Brian O’Donnell and Dr Eric Moore