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The Problem
Caries is the bacterial dental disease more prevalent worldwide which diagnostics are not comprehensively solved yet.
almost
3.000
million patients
causing
300
millions of dollars in direct costs
Early detection is key in controlling the disease
Sensitivity 52%
False (-): 48%
Sensitivity 66%
False (-): 34%
Diagnosis of tooth decay, UNSOLVED problem
The Solution: CarieScope is a detection method…
…Sensible for early stages of caries and other demineralization-related diseases
…Quantitative analyze the evolution of the disease
…Clinically relevant highly precise and exact
…Non-invasive, fast and cost-effective
CarieScope’s technology is patented in Europe and USA
Business development: We are open to collaboration
TECHNOLOGY LICENSING
Geographic exclusive rights to exploit patents and know-how.
Model of upfront/royalties payments
CO-DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Joint approach (financing and technical support) of the CE marking project in exchange for shared IP rights
INDUSTRIAL PARTNER IN CAPITAL EQUITY
Three rounds of funding are planned
Promoters team
Pío Manuel González Fernández
Ph.D. in Physical Sciences, Principal Investigator of the New Materials Research Group and Full Professor of the Department of Applied Physics of the University of Vigo.
Stefano Chiussi
Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences, Researcher at the New Materials Research Group and Professor at the Department of Applied Physics at the University of Vigo.
Benigno Coello Delgado
Stomatologist with a long professional career in Dental Clinic, Industrial Engineer and co-inventor of the patent, along with the rest of the members of the research team
Julia Serra Rodríguez
Ph.D. in Physical Sciences, Researcher at the Novos Materiais Group and Professor at the Department of Applied Physics at the University of Vigo.
Oswaldo Javier Álvarez Francisco
External consultant. Master in Industrial Engineering, extensive experience in management in multinational companies in the health, pharmacy and biotechnology sectors.
