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Imagine Scientific
Imagine Scientific is a Massachusetts company, spun off from astrophysics research, building a mammography machine that uses X-rays of a single energy. It aims to find cancers in dense breasts with a lower radiation dose.
Also called: Imagine Scientific, Inc.IMAGINE SCIENTIFIC, INC.
Overview
Imagine Scientific, Inc., of Norwood, Massachusetts, describes itself as a spin-off from astrophysics research developing a patented monochromatic X-ray mammography instrument for 2-D and 3-D breast imaging, with the aim of better detection of cancerous lesions in dense breasts and screening doses more than 85 per cent lower, as the company states. Its co-founders are Eric Silver and Marjorie Randell-Silver. In fiscal year 2026 NCI awarded it USD 1,462,590 under SBIR Phase II grant 5R44CA302210-02 to develop STARLIGHT, its monochromatic X-ray imaging system, for mammography.
Headquarters
Norwood, MA, US
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Funding
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Rounds on record
| Round | Year | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant · NCI SBIR Phase II (R44) award 5R44CA302210-02: Transforming Mammography With STARLIGHT, Imagine Scientific's Monochromatic X-Ray Imaging System | 2026 | $1M | reporter.nih.gov |
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1Monochromatic X-ray mammography system (device)
STARLIGHT is a mammography machine in development at Imagine Scientific that uses X-rays of a single, selectable energy. It is meant to show tumours in dense breasts with a lower radiation dose and without painful compression.
Notes
- The dose and detection figures are the company's own claims for an instrument in development. Read on imaginescientific.com and NIH RePORTER on 4 November 2026.
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