Center for Healthcare Technology

The LLNL Center for Healthcare Technologies provides improved healthcare to the nation through research and development of cost-effective medical technologies. Working in partnership with healthcare providers, medical institutions, private industry, universities, and several government agencies, Laboratory engineers and scientists develop and apply technologies. The Center employs multi-disciplinary teams selected from the core competencies listed below.

• System Integration and Prototyping
• Laser Systems
• X-Ray Systems
• Advanced Computation and Modeling
• Micro Technologies and Fabrication
• Sensors and Information Processing
• Chemstry and Material Science
• Biomedical and Forensic Sciences

Recent Accomplishments

Digital mammography system

Designing a digital mammography system (in collaboration with a major manufacturer) that reduces patient dose and improves diagnostic resolution. Developing with several organizations the signal processing algorithms for various radiographic instruments.

Noninvasive imaging for bone-loss studies

In cooperation with a major medical center, introduced a revolutionary diagnostic showing in vivo small structure bone loss. This diagnostic may improve understanding of the 1.3 million osteoporotic fractures that occur each year.

Miniaturized DNA diagnostic instrument

Developed and demonstrated a portable, miniaturized DNA diagnostic instrument. Working with a major biotechnology firm, demonstrated the feasibility of disease identification, including HIV, using this technology.

Open Sytems Laboratory site

LLNL is the west coast Open Systems Laboratory site. This computer lab serves a consortia of over 20 organizations that are demonstrating cost-effective healthcare through improved information systems.

Laser system for treatment of port wine birthmarks

In conjunction with a well-known laser medicine institute, designing and building a prototype laser and delivery system for treatment of port wine stain birthmarks.

Miniaturization of interventional clinical tools

Demonstrated the application of micro technology (micro structures and actuators) to the miniaturization of interventional clinical tools such as catheters for neuroradiology.

Portable gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer

Designed, built, and transferred to industry a field portable gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer (GC-MS) in a suitcase. This instrument is suitable for environment and law enforcement use as well as medical applications.

For more information contact: Pat Fitch (healthcare@llnl.gov)

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