DESMA 9

Art + Science + Technology

Spring 2017
Professor Victoria Vesna
Section 1C

Title:
Bedside Detect

Name: Kelly Moon

 ABSTRACT

In order to more rapidly diagnose cancer, the Bedside

Detect can be used to recognize and image biopsied
tissue. The detected images can be viewed by a
tablet, phone, or computer using a corresponding app.
Artificial intelligence will be used to determine a
predicted diagnosis that will be approved by the
physician. The intent of this device is to use new
imaging technology to increase efficiency in cancer
diagnosis in order to benefit both the pathologist and
patient.
 CONCEPT / TOPIC

I am interested in using artificial intelligence and medical imaging

techniques for diagnostic benefits. Currently, results from a biopsy
procedure can take anywhere from 1-10 days before a patient
receives a diagnosis. This wait could seem like an eternity for a
person finding out if they have cancer. Additionally, viewing cells
through a microscope lens or a computer monitor can be limiting
for doctors. Visual characteristics of cells are a permanent part of
cancer diagnosis and advancing technology can be utilized to
automatically detect these characteristics for diagnostic purposes.
 CONTEXT & PRECEDENTS

The most definitive diagnosis of cancer is to perform a biopsy. This is

a procedure that is done by removing a small tissue or fluid sample
in order to examine the cells for characteristics of cancer. Cells are
viewed under a microscope by a pathologist who then determines if
the tumor is cancerous.

Recent publications have suggested a framework for automatic

detection and classification of biopsy images. This technology
quantitatively evaluates microscopy images to detect and grade
cancers. Additionally, artificial intelligence was used in May 2017 to
analyze lung tissue biopsies for cancerous tumors . These advances
reduce diagnosis time and may exhibit more accurate, reliably
diagnoses.
 PROJECT PROPOSAL

The Bedside Detect is a portable box with a light microscope inside. The 45.72 cm by
45.72 cm grey box will contain a moveable specimen plate in order to process the tissue
samples. The biopsied tissue can be inserted into the box by the moveable specimen
plate. The light microscope inside will then be used to create images of the cells in the
tissue.
 Project Proposal (cont.)

The bulb at the bottom of the box will reflect light up through the tissue. An objective
lens that sits above the specimen plate will gather the light that is reflected and bring it
into focus. A second lens then magnifies the image. In a traditional microscope, the
second lens is the eyepiece a person looks through to view the image. However for the
Bedside Detect, the second lens will be a camera lens that can view the images in real
time. The box will be connected to an outside server where the images can be viewed,
saved, or run through the automated detection software.
Project Proposal (cont.)

The results can then be accessed on a cell phone, tablet, or computer

by a physician over the hospital Wi-Fi network. These results will
include a predicted diagnosis, along with a percentage number of
accuracy of the predicted diagnosis given. The pathologist can then
view the results summary, images from the microscope, and a write-up
of the characteristics used by the program to determine its predicted
diagnosis. The physician can then utilize all of these factors in order to
determine a definitive diagnosis.
 Conclusion

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Although the current
method of diagnosis is sufficient, Bedside Detect will reduce the time between the
procedure and results of the biopsy. By combining medical visualization technology with
artificial intelligence, this device can be an aid in diagnosis for the pathologist.
Additionally, the portability of the device can be utilized in undeveloped clinics where a
full laboratory is not as easily accessible or affordable. A future direction can be for
doctors to be able to remotely access the results without the need to be connected to
the same Wi-Fi in order for this device to be used in areas without access to proper
diagnostic clinics.
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