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2014-513 Fine Needle Device for the Measurement of Material Properties

SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Chemistry have developed a device that allows for quantitative and sensitive assessment of tissues (i.e. tumors) and materials based on local variations in elastic, friction, and cutting forces on needle insertion.BACKGROUND: The primary level of screening for thyroid cancer, palpation, is by nature a mechanical...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Shivani Sharma, James Gimzewski, Nagesh Ragavendra, Dayan Wickramaratne, Jian Yu Rao, Paul Wilkinson

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Category(s): Platforms > Diagnostic Platform Technologies

Cancer Detection and Treatment Using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

UC Case No. 2006-707SUMMARY:UCLA Researchers in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have applied atomic force microscopy (AFM) to accurately detect tumor cells based on their nanomechanical properties.BACKGROUND:Currently tumor cells are detected by histomorphological analysis using stains and antibodies to highlight morphological changes and...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): James Gimzewski, Jian Yu Rao, Yusheng Jin, Sarah Cross

Keywords(s): Diagnostic Markers & Platforms, Diagnostic Platform Technologies (E.G. Microfluidics), Life Science Research Tools, Medical Imaging, Microscopy And Imaging, Oncology, Research Methods, Targets And Assays

Category(s): Life Science Research Tools > Microscopy And Imaging, Life Science Research Tools > Research Methods, Platforms > Diagnostic Platform Technologies, Therapeutics > Oncology > Oncology (Small Molecules)