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AI-Powered Software for Precision Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Selection

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Imagine your body's genetic instructions are like a giant book, and cancer is a series of typos in that book. This software acts like a high-speed spell-checker that finds those typos and tells doctors exactly which type of cancer it is. By identifying these patterns, doctors can pick the right medicine for the specific version of the disease a patient has.

By the numbers
153
AML samples processed for training
518
Bladder cancer samples processed for training
The business problem

What needed solving

Traditional cancer diagnostics often rely on single biomarkers, which fail to capture the full complexity of tumor heterogeneity. This leads to less accurate diagnoses and suboptimal treatment choices for patients.

The solution

What was built

AI-powered software for RNA-seq analysis that classifies AML and bladder cancer into clinically relevant subtypes. It includes machine-learning models for gene expression signatures and gene fusion analysis.

Audience

Who needs this

Precision oncology clinicsIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic) manufacturersCancer research hospitalsPharmaceutical companion diagnostic teams
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Medical Diagnostics
mid-size
Target: Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories

If you are a diagnostic lab dealing with slow and manual RNA-seq analysis — this project developed AI-powered classification models that provide more accurate diagnosis and prognosis for AML and bladder cancer. This allows for faster turnaround of results for patients.

Pharmaceuticals
enterprise
Target: Biotech Drug Developers

If you are a biotech company dealing with the need for precise patient selection in clinical trials — this project developed companion diagnostic software that identifies specific gene expression signatures. This ensures the right patients receive the right targeted therapy.

Health IT
any
Target: Hospital Information System Providers

If you are a health IT provider dealing with the integration of complex genomic data into clinical workflows — this project developed IVDR-approved software solutions that simplify the interpretation of RNA-seq data. This speeds up the adoption of new clinical guidelines in hospitals.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for this software?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost details for the commercial software are not provided.

Can this be scaled to other diseases beyond cancer?

Yes, the objective is to scale up into non-cancer indications such as cardiovascular, neurological diseases, and immunological disorders after covering relevant cancer types.

How is the intellectual property or licensing handled?

Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not mentioned, but the project is led by QLUCORE AB, an SME developing commercial software solutions.

What regulatory standards does the software meet?

The project focuses on developing and CE-certifying classification models under the IVDR (In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation) framework.

What is the timeline for the current development phase?

The project period runs from 2024-05-01 to 2027-04-30.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is managed by a single-partner consortium consisting of QLUCORE AB, a Swedish SME. This 100% industry-led structure indicates a strong focus on commercialization and rapid market entry, although they collaborate closely with research groups at Lund University for data generation.

How to reach the team

Contact QLUCORE AB in Sweden regarding their IVDR-approved AI diagnostics.

Next steps

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