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Devices and Methods for Active Surveillance of Shunt-implanted Patients

Value Proposition· Continuous Monitoring: Researchers at Johns Hopkins have developed a self-monitoring shunt device that continuously monitors white blood cell (WBC) count and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow. · Early Detection: This technology enhances the monitoring of patients with shunt implants by continuously detecting particulate matter—such...

Published: 6/27/2025 | Inventor(s): Jeeun Kang, Joseph Dardick, Mark Luciano, Emad Boctor

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Diagnostics > Precision Medicine Tools, Technology Classifications > Diagnostics > Diagnostic Imaging, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Neurostimulation

Combined mammography and quantitative ultrasound breast imaging system

Value Proposition· Comprehensive Examination – integrates conventional ultrasound, ultrasound tomography, photoacoustic imaging, and mammography.· Superior Accuracy – multiple imaging modalities deliver comprehensive and precise breast tissue analysis, reducing the risk of overdiagnosis and/or overtreatment. · Improved Early Detection...

Published: 6/27/2025 | Inventor(s): Emad Boctor, Yixuan Wu, Jeeun Kang, Keshuai Xu, Hyunwoo Song, Russell Taylor, Yuxin Chen, Yifan Yin, Joseph Stayman, Mohammad Salehizadeh

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Category(s): Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Diagnostics > Diagnostic Imaging, Technology Classifications > Diagnostics, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Oncology > Breast Cancer, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Women's Health

Volumetric Interventional Tool Tracking and Patient Monitoring Method and Apparatus

Unmet NeedUltrasound-guided vascular access has also been shown to decrease cannulation time for emergent veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) cannulation in refractory cardiac arrest. Despite the increasingly widespread use of ultrasound for procedural guidance, reliable and accurate tracking of the device can be challenging...

Published: 6/27/2025 | Inventor(s): Jeeun Kang, Emad Boctor, Laeben Lester, Keshuai Xu, Jintan Zhang

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Category(s): Clinical and Disease Specializations > Cardiovascular, Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software > Precision Medicine Tools, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Cardiology, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Surgical, Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software

Apparatus and Method for modular ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging and interactive guidance using a position-tracked modular imaging framework

Value Proposition· Wearable ultrasound system that is adaptable to different patient physiologies and ages.· Allows for longitudinal and non-invasive monitoring of internal organs of critical care patients.· Applicable across a broad range of organ systems and disease indications.· Simulation-aided interactive guidance simplifies...

Published: 6/27/2025 | Inventor(s): Jeeun Kang, Emad Boctor, Ananya Tandri

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Diagnostics > Diagnostic Imaging, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Neurostimulation, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Imaging

Non-contact Ultrasound Tomography Imaging System

Multifunctional 3D ultrasound imaging systemJHU Ref #: C17859Value Proposition:· Generation of high resolution 3D images for detection and diagnosis of diseases.· Overcomes previous required use of media (water) to image.· Media-less imaging ability allows for integration of other imaging techniques (MRI, PET, CT). Unmet Need· The...

Published: 6/27/2025 | Inventor(s): Jeeun Kang, Emad Boctor, Hyunwoo Song, Yixuan Wu

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Category(s): Clinical and Disease Specializations > Oncology, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Oncology > Breast Cancer, Technology Classifications > Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Diagnostics > Diagnostic Imaging, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Imaging

Photoacoustic Tumor Bed Imaging in Breast Conserving Surgery

Method for identifying residual breast cancer cells following tumor removalJHU Ref #: C17840Value Proposition· Enables medical professionals to identify residual tumor cells for removal in real-time· Reduces time and cost by eliminating need for post-operative analysis of excised tissue· Safe and radiation-free alternative to other...

Published: 6/27/2025 | Inventor(s): Emad Boctor, Russell Taylor, Laura Connolly, Gabor Fichtinger, Parvin Mousavi

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Category(s): Clinical and Disease Specializations > Oncology > Breast Cancer, Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Imaging

Apparatus and method for multiparameteric wearable continuous vital signs and blood pressure measurement

Technology Description· Researchers at Johns Hopkins have developed a wearable patch that continuously monitors blood pressure and cerebral blood flow.· The device harnesses photoacoustic imaging, pairing LED lights with ultrasonic detectors to monitor flow even in small vessels. · The device simultaneously measures clinical data...

Published: 6/27/2025 | Inventor(s): Brian Bush, Emad Boctor, Laeben Lester

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Cardiology, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Diagnostics, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Cardiovascular

A Device Utilizing Transmission Ultrasonography to Enable Ultrasound-guided Placement of Central Venous Catheters

Invention NoveltyA medical device that utilizes transmission ultrasonography to enable ultrasound-guided placement of central venous catheters.Value PropositionCentral venous catheters in children are typically placed with the use of fluoroscopy, which emits potentiallyharmful ionizing radiation. Ultrasound has the potential of permitting safe real-time...

Published: 6/26/2025 | Inventor(s): Seth Goldstein, Emad Boctor, Fizan Abdullah

Keywords(s): Imaging Modality, Integrated Imaging System, Interventional and Surgical Systems, Surgical Navigation, Ultrasound (US)

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Imaging, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Surgical, Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices

Apparatus and Methods for Ultrasound Screening of Prostate Cancer

Unmet NeedProstate cancer is the second most common type of cancer in American men, behind skin cancer. It is also the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American males, and there is a continuing need for innovation in diagnosis for those at risk for prostate cancer. After initial diagnostic blood tests for prostate-specific antigens, a prostate...

Published: 6/27/2025 | Inventor(s): Emad Boctor, Bradford Wood, Reza Seifabadi, Fereshteh Aalamifar

Keywords(s): Clinical Diagnostics, Diagnostic Tool, Image Processing Software, Imaging Probe/Transducer, Interventional and Surgical Systems, Mapping Tool, Surgical Navigation

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Imaging, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Oncology > Prostate Cancer

Ultrasound Calibration and Real-time Quality Assurance Based on Closed Form Formulation

Unmet NeedUltrasound imaging is a popular image guidance modality due to its ability for safe, inexpensive, and real-time imaging in the operating room. One method of using ultrasound for guidance is creating 3D volumes from 2D image data and relating the position of surgical tools to the reconstructed volume, which involves tracking the ultrasound...

Published: 6/26/2025 | Inventor(s): Gregory Hager, Gabor Fichtinger, Anand Viswanathan, Emad Boctor

Keywords(s): Imaging and Sensing Systems, Imaging Modality, Imaging Probe/Transducer, In Vivo Medical Imaging, Ultrasound (US)

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Imaging, Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software > Sensors, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices

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