With the core mathematics used by Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms maturing and automated decision-making gaining acceptance, Niramai Health Analytix aims to make cancer diagnosis simpler for radiologists with the help of new health technology.
In a statement released this week, Niramai said it has developed software, which consists of computer algorithms based on artificial intelligence and machine learning over thermal images.
The key benefits are:
During the test, no one touches, compresses, or even sees the women being screened. This makes it easier for women to take a decision to undergo breast health screening regularly without worrying about socio-cultural issues.
Breast cancer incidences among young women are on a rise and traditional methods remain ill-suited for preventive screening for young women. The Niramai test works on women of all age groups, not just above 45 years of age. Breast cancer can also happen to men, and the Niramai test is suitable for screening men.
This test does not involve radiation.
Niramai works even in cases of non-palpable lumps, making it possible to detect a lump before it can be felt with hand examination.
Niramai was founded in July 2016 by two women, Dr. Geetha Manjunath, and Nidhi Mathur.
Geetha, who is the chief executive officer and chief technology officer of the company, holds a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from the Indian Institute of Science. She has led large teams to deliver innovative solutions in Hewlett Packard Labs and Xerox Research. She also has several patents with international recognition.
Nidhi earned an M.B.A. from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and has expertise in commercializing innovations. She plays the role of chief operating officer and chief financial officer at Niramai.
Niramai is one of the only four Indian startups invited to participate in the Google Launchpad Global Accelerator program in 2018, one in four selected by Philips for their first edition of HealthWorks program in India, and winner of Amazon AI Award in Healthcare category. The company also won BNP Paribas award for Best Startup in Preventive Healthcare and Best Startup in Indian Cancer Congress. Niramai also won the BIRAC WinEr 2018 as well as Aegis Graham Bell Award for Data Science category.