Kitware Joins ARPA-H-Funded Project to Advance Tumor Removal Research

Kitware collaborates with Johns Hopkins on a $20.9M ARPA-H-funded initiative to advance tumor removal with next-generation surgical innovations

Clifton Park, N.Y. (March 11, 2025) – Kitware, a leader in innovative software solutions for medical research and image-guided interventions, is excited to announce its role as a key industry partner in a groundbreaking research project awarded up to $20.9 million in funding from ARPA-H Precision Surgical Interventions (PSI) program. Kitware is part of the Johns Hopkins-led initiative that aims to revolutionize tumor removal procedures by developing next-generation surgical technologies.

Kitware will play a pivotal role in driving the software infrastructure for the project, specifically the breast surgical system, focusing on the integration of multi-modal imaging, AI-powered analysis, and real-time surgical guidance. The company will lead the development of robust software systems that adhere to medical device standards, supporting the creation of an advanced platform designed to enhance pre-operative planning and intraoperative decision-making.

“Kitware has a rich history of advancing image-guided surgery, beginning with our work in Image-Guided Surgery Toolkit (IGSTK) two decades ago and continuing through our leadership in Slicer, MONAI, and other open source software innovations,” said Andinet Enquobahrie, Ph.D., principal investigator at Kitware. “This collaboration presents an incredible opportunity to further leverage our expertise in developing open source platforms and integrating cutting-edge AI and imaging technologies for improved patient outcomes.”

The project will build on Kitware’s strengths in medical image registration, real-time visualization, and deep learning for cancer detection. By contributing its extensive expertise in open source platforms and software-based medical devices, Kitware aims to enable a new level of precision in tumor margin identification and tissue characterization during surgery.

This initiative is a continuation of Kitware’s commitment to creating impactful solutions that empower clinicians and researchers, transforming research breakthroughs into life-changing medical advancements. Contact us to learn more about our medical computing capabilities.

Acknowledgment of Federal Funding

This publication was supported by a Subagreement from The Johns Hopkins University with funds provided by sponsor award number D24AC00359 from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) through the Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center Acquisition Services Directorate. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), Department of the Interior, or The Johns Hopkins University.

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