Cervical biopsy device

Project Overview

After an abnormal PAP smear, patients receive a cervical biopsy. This procedure is done before a surgical treatment is considered. A better cervical biopsy tool is needed to perform the procedure. The texture and mobility of the cervix presents a challenge in acquiring a sufficient amount of sample. In addition, a factor such as difficulty in getting a proper instrument angle further burdens the process. The proposed device should be disposable biopsy device. It might be similar to a punch biopsy device used for skin procedures.

Team Picture

From the right are Lisa, Kevin, Yuan and Hannah.

Files

Mid-semester PDS (November 1, 2011)
Mid-semester Report (November 1, 2011)
End of Semester Poster (December 8, 2011)
End of Semester PDS (December 14, 2011)
End of Semester Report (December 14, 2011)
Preliminary PDS (September 15, 2011)
Mid-Semester Presentation (October 21, 2011)

Contact Information

Team Members

Lisa Kohli - Team Leader
Hannah Pezzi - Communicator
Kevin Beene - BSAC
Yuan He - BWIG

Advisor and Client

Prof. Naomi Chesler - Advisor
Dr. Lisa Sullivan Vedder - Client