Rice University, Houston, TX

Rice University, Houston, TX

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$18M ARPA-H award supports Rice-led research on tumor analysis system for breast, head and neck cancer

Rice University, MD Anderson lead research team developing affordable system for immediate digital pathology of tumors during surgery

Rice University, a beacon of innovation and research in Houston, is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative that could transform the landscape of cancer surgery. In a monumental stride for medical technology, a Rice University-led research team has secured up to $18 million in funding over five years from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). This funding will support the development and validation of a pioneering system known as AccessPath, designed to enhance the accuracy of tumor removal in breast, head, and neck cancers.