Lead Application

Revolutionizing Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment with Nanobubble Eco Site.

Prostate cancer remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in men, and despite advances in medical imaging, the current standard for prostate biopsies — transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) — is often suboptimal. With over 1.3 million prostate biopsies performed annually in the U.S., many patients are subjected to multiple procedures due to inaccurate results, leading to complications, discomfort, anxiety, and increased healthcare costs.

The Unmet Need in Prostate Biopsy.

Traditional TRUS methods often fail to precisely locate tumors, resulting in repeat biopsies (2–3 times on average). Alternatives like MRI with ultrasound image fusion are expensive, time-consuming, and only available at major medical centers. Clearly, there is a critical need for better diagnostic tools that are both accurate and accessible.

Introducing VISANO’s Innovation: Nanobubble Eco Site.

At VISANO, we are addressing this gap by developing the first cancer-cell specific eco site for expanded ultrasound applications — Nanobubble (NB) Eco Site. These nanobubbles are designed to target the prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA), a biomarker that is overexpressed on prostate cancer cells.

How It Works:

Nanobubbles are injected into the bloodstream.
They travel to the prostate and bind to cancer cells, making them visible under ultrasound.
This enables image-guided biopsy with improved precision and accuracy.
The approach not only enhances diagnostic capabilities but also improves therapeutic targeting, paving the way for minimally invasive treatments.

Multiple Benefits and Applications.

Improved Diagnostic Accuracy
By highlighting only cancerous tissues, our nanobubbles allow clinicians to pinpoint tumors during standard TRUS biopsies — reducing the need for repeat procedures.
Enhanced Therapeutic Ultrasound
Nanobubbles also support targeted therapy, such as High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) or Targeted Nanobubble Therapy (TNT), which uses ultrasound pulses to rupture the bubbles and selectively destroy cancer cells.
Fewer Side Effects
Since this technique targets only malignant cells, it preserves surrounding healthy tissue, significantly reducing side effects compared to conventional treatments like surgery or chemotherapy.

Transforming Prostate Cancer Management.

VISANO’s nanobubble technology has the potential to transform standard ultrasound machines into powerful tools for both detection and treatment of prostate cancer. This non-invasive, cost-effective solution could drastically improve patient outcomes and democratize access to high-quality prostate care — especially in clinics and hospitals without access to expensive MRI-based solutions.

Join Us in Shaping the Future.

Our mission is to empower clinicians with innovative tools to fight cancer more effectively. By developing targeted ultrasound eco site, we aim to make early detection and precise treatment more accessible, accurate, and patient-friendly.