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PHT180 is pleased to announce the selected projects for Stage II of the
Proposal Development Accelerator Program.
Bridge Data for Microneedle Mediated Local TRPC6 Inhibition in Cutaneous Scleroderma - Wuertz-Kozak (KGCOE), Schrlau (KGCOE) and Lewis (CET)
Bridging the Skin Tone Gap in Melanoma Detection Through an LVLM Reasoning-Controlled Dermatology Data Synthesis Framework - Tao (GCCIS)
Mathematical Modeling the biomechanical properties of myopic eyes and their interactions with contact lenses - Carichino (COS) and Maki (COS)
Brain-Informed Wearable Interfaces for Decoding and Empowering Auditory Selective Attention - Shim (CET)
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Featured Project
Large Visual-Language Models Improve Dermatology Knowledge, Disease Detection and Diagnosis
In the era of AI, demand for rapid, accurate clinical diagnostic tools continues to grow. The main goal of Dr. Tao’s research program is to advance this field by studying reliable large visual-language models (LVLMs) for dermatology AI through clinically grounded visual reasoning and policy optimization. The resulting AI program will align dermatological knowledge with AI-powered image analysis and provide conversational assistance for early detection and diagnosis, enabling accessible preliminary screening to facilitate timely medical consultation.
Zhiqiang Tao, Principal Investigator
News
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October 1, 2026
RIT student wins HackMIT with low-cost medicine testing device
An RIT student and his team took home the first-place grand prize at HackMIT 2026, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology hackathon. The team developed a low-cost testing device so anyone can check whether their medicine is real.
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September 30, 2026
RIT’s occupational therapy program blends technology and patient-focused care
The future of occupational therapy is on display in cutting-edge laboratories that support RIT’s new doctorate in occupational therapy.
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August 28, 2026
Bioprinting and smart sensors converge in new RIT prosthetic prototype
3D Printing Industry reports on RIT research combining bioprinting, hybrid materials, smart sensors, and mechanical design to create more customizable finger and hand prosthetics. The collaboration among researchers at RIT’s Rochester and Dubai campuses could lead to more affordable devices with improved movement and a functional sense of touch.
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August 20, 2026
RIT Researchers Aim to Improve Prosthetic Devices with Bioprinting Breakthroughs and More
O&P Almanac highlights RIT research advancing 3D-bioprinted finger prostheses that combine flexible, biocompatible materials, smart sensors, and mechanical properties designed to enable more natural movement and a sense of touch.
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