Right now, scanning for skin cancer is a very labor intensive process for doctors, but with the Verisante Aura device, that might all change. When held above a suspicious mold, it can detect melanoma in mere seconds.
Developed by British Columbia-based startup Verisante Technology, the Verisante Aura device Raman spectroscopy to identify and determine whether a mole requires medical attention. Although it isn't a replacement for a biopsy, it speeds up the cancer detection process significantly.
Handheld Cancer Detectors
The Verisante Aura Detects Melanoma in Seconds
Trend Themes
1. Handheld Cancer Detectors - The Verisante Aura device is just one example of the increasing trend of handheld devices for medical purposes, which offer opportunities for create portable and affordable diagnostic tools.
2. Raman Spectroscopy - Raman spectroscopy can be used in a variety of industries to identify and analyze materials, providing opportunities for advancements in material science, chemistry, and pharmaceuticals.
3. Speeding Up Diagnosis Process - The use of technology to speed up the diagnosis process for cancer and other illnesses is a trend that is rapidly growing and offers opportunities for the future of healthcare innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Medical Devices - The Verisante Aura device is disrupting the medical industry by offering a faster and more affordable way to detect melanoma.
2. Material Science - Raman spectroscopy is disrupting the material science industry by offering a non-destructive, highly detailed way to analyze materials.
3. Pharmaceuticals - Raman spectroscopy is disrupting the pharmaceutical industry by offering a way to quickly identify and analyze the molecular structure of drugs.