MAG4Health develops a compact optically pumped magnetometer-based magnetoencephalography (OPM-MEG) system for non-invasive detection of brain functional disorders, providing high spatial and temporal resolution in brain mapping. This technology enhances the localization of abnormal brain activity in patients with epilepsy and brain tumors, improving clinical outcomes and advancing research in neurological disorders.
Funding
$7.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Conventional magnetoencephalography (MEG) systems utilizing superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs) are bulky, expensive, and require cryogenic temperatures, limiting their accessibility and practicality in various clinical and research settings. These systems also have limitations in adapting to different head sizes and allowing movement during scanning.
Solution
MAG4Health offers a compact magnetoencephalography (MEG) system based on optically pumped magnetometers (OPMs) that operate at room temperature, eliminating the need for cryogenics. This OPM-MEG system provides high spatial and temporal resolution for non-invasive detection of brain functional disorders. The system's adaptability to different head sizes, motion robustness, and enhanced data quality make it suitable for a wide range of clinical applications, including epilepsy localization, pre-surgical brain mapping, and research in neurological disorders and cognitive neuroscience. By leveraging quantum sensor technology initially developed for space applications, MAG4Health aims to democratize access to advanced brain imaging.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes hospitals, clinics, universities, and research institutions focused on neurology, neurosurgery, cognitive neuroscience, and related fields.
Features
- Compact OPM-MEG system utilizing helium optically-pumped magnetometers for room-temperature operation
- High spatial and temporal resolution for precise brain mapping
- Adaptable to various head sizes, from infants to adults
- Motion robustness, allowing participants to move freely during scanning
- Enhanced data quality with higher signal amplitude compared to SQUID-based systems
- Quantum sensors based on technology used in space applications, ensuring long lifespan and reliability
- Applications in epilepsy localization, pre-surgical functional brain mapping, neurological disorders research, and cognitive neuroscience