New Strategic Collaboration between COST TETRA Project and Turkish Members: AI-Powered Microwave Sensor System for Early-Stage Testicular Cancer Diagnosis Supported by Health Institutes of Türkiye (TÜSEB)

We are proud to announce that the project titled “Non-Invasive Microwave Sensor Based AI-Supported Early-Stage Testicular Cancer Diagnosis System” has been officially awarded funding by the Health Institutes of Türkiye (TÜSEB) under the 2025-B-01 call (Project No: 48026).

With a total budget of approximately €90,000, this ambitious research initiative aims to revolutionize early stage cancer detection by combining advanced microwave sensor technology with artificial intelligence.

Leading Experts and International Synergy

The project is led by Prof. Dr. Muharrem Karaaslan (Iskenderun Technical University), a distinguished researcher in the field of metamaterials and sensing technologies. COST TETRA (COST Action CA23125 – “The mETamaterial foRmalism approach to recognize cAncer”) Project Action Chair Prof. Dr. Tatjana Gric is a key researcher in the project.

Bridging TETRA and National Research

This collaboration creates a direct bridge between the European-wide TETRA network and high-impact national health research. By utilizing the metamaterial formalism approach—the core focus of the TETRA Action—the research team will work on developing non-invasive diagnostic tools that offer higher sensitivity and accuracy than traditional methods

Project Goals

The primary objective is to develop a system capable of identifying malignant vs. healthy testicular tissues through dielectric measurements using Vector Network Analyzers (VNA). These measurements will then be processed by AI models to provide an early-stage diagnosis, significantly improving patient outcomes through non-invasive techniques. This project stands as a testament to the power of international networking and the integration of sophisticated materials science into clinical applications.