HyperProbe Project Successfully Concludes First Year with Promising Achievements

The EU-funded HyperProbe project has marked the conclusion of its inaugural year with significant progress towards revolutionizing neurosurgery through advanced functional-guided neuronavigational imaging.

Year One Achievements:

In the past year, the HyperProbe consortium, coordinated and led by the University of Florence, has made remarkable advances in the design and development of the HyperProbe1 system. This high-performance, versatile, laboratory HSI setup for investigating novel biomarkers for glioma detection and optimisation of hyperspectral parameters has shown promising preliminary results for the clinical translation of its future prototypes. The preliminary testing has allowed the Consortium to study the areas in need for further optimisation for the final HyperProbe device. Another achievement in the first year of the project was the development of a computation tool able to simulate light diffusion through a digital brain incorporating realistic instrument specifications, develop by UCL.

These significant advancements in the project’s first year will help the Consortium advance further and the Consortium will build on this accumulated knowledge to construct together the final device, HyperProbe2, ready for clinical study.

Outlook for Year Two:

As the HyperProbe project enters its second year, the consortium is ready for even greater accomplishments. The focus will be on refining the HyperProbe system based on insights gained during the initial phases. Anticipated milestones for the upcoming year include:

  • Continue the preliminary testing and characterisation of HyperProbe1
  • Develop the software tools for deep learning-based reconstruction of optical images and quantitative parameters maps.
  • The development of Automatic image-processing pipelines for registration of intraoperative and preoperative optical imaging modalities.

The HyperProbe project remains committed to its goal of transforming brain surgery and improving patient outcomes. Through continued dedication, collaboration, and innovation, the consortium aims to bring this cutting-edge technology to the forefront of neurosurgical practice.

“The first year in the development of HyperProbe has provided very promising initial results towards unlocking and exploiting the incredible potential of hyperspectral imaging to impact neuronavigation in current surgical practice, and we are looking forward to continue successfully for the upcoming next steps“ – Francesco S. Pavone (UNIFI)

Background

To achieve their ambitious goal, the HyperProbe consortium brings together researchers, engineers and physicists in the field of optical imaging and medical device development, computer scientists, artificial intelligence experts, neurologists, and neurosurgeons from eight academic institutions and industry partners from across Europe: Universitá degli studi di Firenze, IT, Emoled, IT, Technische Universität München, DE, Université Lyon 1 Claude Bernard, FR, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, FR, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Careggi, IT, European Institute for Biomedical Imaging Research, AT, Hospices Civils de Lyon, FR, University College London, UK. The project will run from October 2022 to September 2027.

EU-funding

The HyperProbe project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101071040.The UK participant (University College London) in the Horizon Europe Project ‘HyperProbe’ is supported by UKRI grant numbers 10048387.

Disclaimer

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Become A Member Today!

You will have access to a wide range of benefits that can help you advance your career and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field of radiology. These benefits include access to educational resources, networking opportunities with other professionals in the field, opportunities to participate in research projects and clinical trials, and access to the latest technologies and techniques. 

Check out our different membership options.

If you don’t find a fitting membership send us an email here.

Membership

for radiologists, radiology residents, professionals of allied sciences (including radiographers/radiological technologists, nuclear medicine physicians, medical physicists, and data scientists) & professionals of allied sciences in training residing within the boundaries of Europe

  • Reduced registration fees for ECR 1
  • Reduced fees for the European School of Radiology (ESOR) 2
  • Option to participate in the European Diploma. 3
  • Free electronic access to the journal European Radiology 
  • Content e-mails for all ESR journals4
  • Updates on offers & events through our newsletters
  • Exclusive access to the ESR feed in Juisci

€ 11 /year

Yes! That is less than €1 per month.

Free membership

for radiologists, radiology residents or professionals of allied sciences engaged in practice, teaching or research residing outside Europe as well as individual qualified professionals with an interest in radiology and medical imaging who do not fulfil individual or all requirements for any other ESR membership category & former full members who have retired from all clinical practice
  • Reduced registration fees for ECR 1
  • Option to participate in the European Diploma. 3
  • Free electronic access to the journal European Radiology
  • Content e-mails for all ESR journals 4
  • Updates on offers & events through our newsletters
  • Exclusive access to the ESR feed in Juisci

€ 0

The best things in life are free.

ESR Friends

For students, company representatives or hospital managers etc.

  • Content e-mails for all 3 ESR journals 4
  • Updates on offers & events through our newsletters

€ 0

Friendship doesn’t cost a thing.

The membership type best fitting for you will be selected automatically during the application process.

Footnotes:

01

Reduced registration fees for ECR 2025:
Provided that ESR 2024 membership is activated and approved by August 31, 2024.

Reduced registration fees for ECR 2026:
Provided that ESR 2025 membership is activated and approved by August 31, 2025.

02
Not all activities included
03
Examination based on the ESR European Training Curriculum (radiologists or radiology residents).
04
European Radiology, Insights into Imaging, European Radiology Experimental.