David S. Bardenstein, M.D., (Director, Ocular Oncology Service), was awarded a grant to create a device would free the hands of the examiner from having to hold prisms that would greatly assist evaluation of the deviation of the eyes to evaluate strabismus. It would also allow combinations of prisms to be tested for comfort of use with the patient performing visual activities such as reading near or far. (2010)
Jeffrey Bloom, M.D., (Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology), was awarded a grant to use optics to measure the angle of strabismus, an extremely common condition in pediatric patients. Using recent advances in optics to more accurately measure the angle of strabismus will result in more accurate surgical measurements and improved outcomes. (2010)
Alan Cohen, M.D., (Division Chief, Pediatric Neurosurgery), received a grant for his idea entitled, “Smart Start”. The Smart Start was created as an innovative brain retractor to help assist pediatric neurosurgeons in treating deep brain tumors. Dr. Cohen has worked with PediaWorks LLC in creating a prototype that fits his idea concept. Along with the creation of a workable prototype, the UH Office of Technology Management has helped Dr. Cohen file a provisional patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to help protect this Smart Start device. (2009)
Kathleen Deakins, MSHA, RRT, NPS, (Pediatric Respiratory Care), submitted an idea for an aerosol delivery device for medication delivery through a “T” piece resuscitator. With her $5,000, Ms. Deakins has worked alongside an outside firm in prototyping a working device that embodies her concept. Additional testing and design is ongoing. (2009)
Faruk Örge, M.D., (Co-Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Center), submitted an idea for a tool entitled, “Rainbow Speculum”. This device was intended to assist clinicians in safely and effectively examining the eyes of infants and neonates. With his grant, Dr. Örge has worked with an outside development firm to design various working prototypes that meet his expectations for the Rainbow Speculum. These prototypes will be manufactured within the next few months with the hopes of creating a product that can be manufactured and sold. (2009)
Esben Vogelius, M.D., (Diagnostic Radiology) was awarded a grant to create new child-friendly lead protective aprons used in radiological examinations. This is intended to make the radiological procedures more child-friendly and thus ease the anxiety of pediatric patients during these procedures. (2010)