Prayagraj: Prayagraj-based Kamala Nehru Memorial Hospital has joined hands with Lenek Technologies Private Limited, a start-up incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, to develop a portable AI-enabled screening device for early detection of lung cancer.
The solution is designed to strengthen frontline diagnosis and expand access to cancer screening beyond tertiary centres. According to the hospital, the device has already undergone trial runs with doctors at Kamala Nehru Memorial Hospital, which is a prominent member of the National Cancer Grid.
According to early user feedback from the clinical team, the tool can help streamline screening workflows and support timely referrals for suspected cases.
Making cancer diagnosis accessible in remote areas
The device is expected to boost access to advanced diagnostic services in rural and remote areas, where specialist oncology infrastructure is often limited. Its portability and focus on screening aim to bring preliminary lung cancer assessment closer to communities that traditionally face delays in diagnosis.
According to the hospital, earlier detection of lung malignancies could help in exploring better treatment options and potentially improve survival outcomes, especially in high-risk groups.
Team involved in the design and development
The key contributors who have designed and developed the device include Kamala Nehru Memorial Hospital chief executive officer Madhu Chandra and IIT Kanpur’s professor-in-charge, Innovation and Incubation, Deepu Philip.
The Lenek Technologies team working on the AI device comprises Sidesh Dhakar, Himani Dhariwal, Siddharth Suhane, and Chirag Agrawal.
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