CIMTEC spins off MRI-utrasound firm for prostate care

The Centre for Imaging Technology Commercialization (CIMTEC) has spun out Focal Healthcare, a medical imaging start-up to develop and market MRI-ultrasound fusion and biopsy systems for treating prostate cancer. Focal is based on a unique portfolio of patents held by CIMTEC, which allows for more accurate treatment of prostate cancer, reducing life-threatening side effects. In addition to benefitting from CIMTEC's intellectual property portfolio, Focal has a strong management team led by Dr Chicuong La with more than 30 years of experience in the prostate imaging and clinical device management space….