Manish Arora of the GE India Technology Centre Private Limited in Bangalore, India will assess the feasibility of using new low-cost ultrasound transducers to create an affordable diagnostic ultrasound scanner for use in the developing world. Arora’s prototype device will also feature a power-saving mode to save battery power, as well as wireless connectivity features that can enable telehealth solutions in remote locations.
Information taken from Gates Foundation Grand Challenges Exploration Grants, awarded grants summaries.
Funding Source
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation