PGI Chandigarh and IIT Delhi Develop Indigenous AI Tool to Detect Breast Cancer
Now in trials, the system reads digital mammograms and is being extended to 3D tomosynthesis and live ultrasound — with dense breast tissue in younger Indian women in mind.
Researchers at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, and IIT Delhi have developed an artificial intelligence tool to help radiologists detect breast cancer. The system is currently in the trial phase.
The project is led by Prof. Veenu Singla of PGI's Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging.
How it works
The tool runs on a compact hardware unit connected to a computer and analyses digital mammography images to flag suspicious areas for the radiologist. The team is extending it to breast tomosynthesis — a 3D imaging technique — and to ultrasound videos, so abnormalities can be picked up in real time during a scan.
Built for Indian patients
According to Prof. Singla, breast cancer in Indian women often develops at a younger age, frequently in the 20s and 30s, and is typically associated with denser breast tissue, which can make lesions harder to spot on standard mammograms.
The developers say AI assistance can improve the accuracy and consistency of reporting and may help reduce unnecessary biopsies.
After full clinical validation, the team plans to roll out the indigenous solution to healthcare centres across the country under the Make in India initiative.
Source: Digital Health News
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