The research is part of the IMAGIO project, which also investigates liver cancer and soft tissue tumours. A grant of 24 million euros has been awarded to the project by Innovative Health Initiative. The research ensures that major changes can take place. For example, the routine analysis of a biopsy in the Pathology department now takes about three days. However, with the development of a laser microscope, the biopsy can be analysed in 3D directly in the operating room. When cancer is found, treatment can be started immediately. A big win.
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It is one of the many innovations that the researchers will be working on thanks to the large subsidy within the European Commission's IHI programme. The IMAGIO project involves 30 partners and is coordinated by Philips. In addition to lung cancer, the project also includes research into image-guided treatments in liver cancer and soft tissue tumours through minimally and non-invasive treatment. Radboudumc, which includes the lung cancer work package, will receive 3 million euros with which researchers from different departments will combine their strengths and expertise.