POQUS project
POQUS: A Revolution for Neurosurgery
POQUS: A Revolution for Neurosurgery
On November 19, 2024, the POQUS project (Portable Quantum Sensors for Neurosurgery) was officially launched under the Horizon Europe program. This exceptional 4-year collaboration brings together major players to develop a groundbreaking real-time superconducting microscope capable of detecting remaining cancer cells during surgeries
This 4-year collaboration unites an exceptional consortium:
- Single Quantum: Developing an SNSPD (Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detector).
- Absolut System: Designing and delivering a compact 2K cryostat.
- Krebsinformationsdienst, Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) & Technische Universität Dresden (TUD): Creating a new type of microscope and performing operating room tests.
This 4-year collaboration unites an exceptional consortium:
- Single Quantum: Developing an SNSPD (Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detector).
- Absolut System: Designing and delivering a compact 2K cryostat.
- Krebsinformationsdienst, Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) & Technische Universität Dresden (TUD): Creating a new type of microscope and performing operating room tests.
The goal? To revolutionize neurosurgery with a real-time superconducting microscope capable of detecting residual cancer cells during procedures. This groundbreaking technology aims to enhance surgical precision, improve patient outcomes, and significantly reduce the risk of recurrence.
Stay tuned for updates on this transformative leap in medical technology!
