NanoXCAN featured in Técnico’s World Health Day campaign

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To mark World Health Day, Técnico launched a campaign showcasing research projects developed at the school that contribute, or may contribute in the future, to advances in health. NanoXCAN was one of the projects selected for this initiative.

In the campaign, Marta Fajardo, NanoXCAN coordinator, discussed how the knowledge developed within NanoXCAN builds on previous work in advanced X-ray imaging. This includes the development of brighter and more compact X-ray sources, as well as the use of automation and machine learning tools to improve imaging processes.

These advances connect with previous research carried out by VOXEL, Marta’s research group, in phase-contrast X-ray imaging and wavefront sensing, which has already led to promising applications in advanced mammography. In particular, this work aims to improve image contrast and support earlier breast cancer detection while keeping radiation doses low. This line of research has also contributed to several international patents and to the creation of the spin-off company Letsee Imaging, dedicated to developing new technologies for medical diagnosis.

NanoXCAN’s participation in Técnico’s World Health Day campaign highlights the project’s contribution to the broader development of imaging technologies with potential impact in health.

NanoXcan reaches its official conclusion

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Today marks the official end of the NanoXCAN project, after several years of collaborative work dedicated to advancing nanoscale X-ray imaging.

Throughout the project, the consortium has worked to bring incoherent diffraction imaging closer to practical use, exploring how compact hard X-ray microscopy technologies can support virus imaging and other nanoscale applications. This work included experimental and technological developments towards a tabletop X-ray microscope concept, in line with the project’s main objective.

While the project formally concludes today, the work carried out within NanoXCAN will continue to develop beyond its official end, with further experiments, analyses, and results still to come.

We thank all partners, collaborators, and everyone involved for their work and commitment throughout the project.

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VOXEL Showcases NanoXCAN at Técnico Innovation Summit 2026

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VOXEL Laboratory participated in the Técnico Innovation Summit (TIS 2026) last week, presenting the NanoXCAN project to the broader scientific and innovation community.

At the VOXEL stand, visitors learned about the latest developments in NanoXCAN and our research in advanced X-ray imaging. The participation provided an opportunity to promote the project, share progress with attendees, and highlight the potential impact of NanoXCAN’s work in X-ray microscopy.

In addition, Marta Fajardo, NanoXCAN PI, contributed to a roundtable discussion on “Health and Biotechnology”, representing the intersection of cutting-edge X-ray research and applications in life sciences.