PhoMedics

PhoMedics is a Hong Kong-based medical device startup that spun out of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). The company specializes in high-speed, label-free histological imaging technology designed for intraoperative cancer margin assessment. Their flagship product, the CHAMP (Computational High-throughput Autofluorescence Microscopy by Pattern-illumination) Microscope, allows surgeons to visualize cancer cells in freshly excised tissue within minutes, significantly reducing the need for secondary surgeries. The company's technology integrates ultraviolet (UV) laser-induced autofluorescence with advanced AI algorithms (Deep-CHAMP) to provide virtual H&E staining. This allows pathologists and surgeons to interpret images without the need for traditional chemical staining or tissue slicing, which typically takes days. PhoMedics aims to transform the standard of care in surgical oncology by providing real-time, high-resolution diagnostic feedback in the operating room.