Guided Capture
Step-by-step guidance supports consistent imaging for every session.
Patient-first surveillance
Bladder Cancer
Surveillance Anywhere
HomeScope brings bladder surveillance closer to patients with guided capture, secure delivery, and clinician review designed around real-life schedules.
Study Pack
Structured stills + clips
Onboard processingTransfer
Secure upload
Clinician handoffPatient-ready workflow
Home kit delivery, guided capture, and secure handoff keep care moving without unnecessary travel.
- Clear steps for each session
- Secure transfer to urologists
- Support for asynchronous review
Multi-Camera Array
Multi-camera optics help capture key bladder views in a single session.
Secure Delivery
Encrypted payloads are transmitted to the care team for review.
83,000
Annual Bladder Cancer Cases
63%
Counties Without Urologists
78%
5-Year Bladder Cancer Survival Rate
6th
Most common cancer in the U.S.
Guided Capture
Step-by-step guidance supports consistent imaging for every session.
Multi-Camera Array
Multi-camera optics help capture key bladder views in a single session.
Secure Delivery
Encrypted payloads are transmitted to the care team for review.
Introducing the HomeScope 18Fr Catheter
HomeScope is a compact, flexible cystoscopic imaging device engineered to enable standardized bladder visualization outside of traditional urology clinics. The device integrates a miniaturized optical imaging system within a soft, atraumatic catheter designed to follow established catheterization workflows.
The distal imaging module incorporates high-resolution camera sensors and controlled illumination optimized for urothelial visualization. During insertion and withdrawal, the system captures sequential images using automated or guided motion control. These images are algorithmically stitched into a panoramic representation of the bladder.
Image capture parameters—including exposure, focus, and field-of-view overlap—are controlled by the system to support consistent acquisition across users and environments. Captured images are securely transmitted to a cloud-based platform for asynchronous review by a urologist.
The device architecture is designed for single-use deployment. HomeScope is being developed to comply with Class II medical device standards, with ongoing preclinical validation focused on image quality, usability, and safety in bladder models prior to clinical feasibility studies.
Precision navigation
Remote collaboration
Guided workflows
SBIR-ready
Industry-standard imaging
Clinical Network
Backed by Texas A&M Engineering Medicine
HomeScope was incubated within Texas A&M University’s ENMED program alongside Houston Methodist, ensuring every iteration is reviewed by clinicians who understand the reality of cystoscopy outside traditional facilities.
Joint development between Houston-based clinicians and ENMED engineers keeps the device grounded in day-to-day workflows.
Why it matters
The Problem We're Solving
Bladder cancer has one of the highest recurrence rates of any cancer, requiring frequent monitoring. Current cystoscopy methods are costly, inconvenient, and often delayed.
Limited Access to Care
63% of US counties lack a urologist. Rural patients travel 34 miles on average to the nearest specialist.
High Societal Cost
Bladder cancer is one of the most expensive diagnoses to treat due to repeat procedures and lost time from work.
High Recurrence Rates
Non-muscle invasive cases require relentless surveillance cystoscopies with little relief for patients.
Lack of Follow-Up
Scheduling constraints and access barriers lead to missed appointments, increasing progression risk.
Geographic Disparity in Urologic Care
Source: American Urological Association Journals (2020)
63%
of US counties lack a urologist
34 vs 10
miles rural vs. urban patients travel for urologists
9%
of urologists serve 20% of US rural populations
Solution
A Medical Device Built for Anywhere
A novel at-home cystoscopy device that combines medical-grade design with patient-friendly workflows, making regular bladder monitoring accessible without compromising clinician review.
Clinical Oversight
Off-site urologists receive structured capture sets linked to each visit.
Review-ready
Clinician packets
Imaging
Industry-standard image capture
HomeScope supports industry-standard image capture with guided workflows and HD accuracy for consistent review across sessions.
Industry-standard image capture
Industry-Standard Imaging
Multi-camera views designed for clear, consistent review by urologists.
Self-Operation Capable
Designed to allow self-catheterization by patients or use by primary care providers.
Reduces Clinical Burden
Shifts examinations from clinics to homes while retaining procedural quality.
Improves Compliance
Increases adherence to surveillance guidelines through convenience and comfort.
Expands Access
Mail-in kits serve patients in rural areas and those far from urologists.
Secure Transmission
Uploads encrypted stills and clips to urologists for remote review.
Team
Meet Our Team
A multidisciplinary team of physicians, engineers, and innovators transforming urologic care.
Aaryan Jadhav
MD & M.Eng Candidate
Former Management Consultant Serving Fortune 500 Pharma Innovation Units.
Dr. Emily Huang
Urologic Oncology Fellow
Urologic Oncology Fellow at Mass General Brigham & Blavatnik Innovation Fellow at the Harvard HealthTech Program. Urology Residency at Houston Methodist Hospital | MD at UT Southwestern | BA at Rice University.
Brandon Look Fong
MD & M.Eng Candidate
Former Lead Investigator for a Vascular Surgery Engineering Lab.
Rijul Nanda
MD & M.Eng Candidate
Former Product/Test Engineer at Texas Instruments Specializing in Imaging Sensors.
Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez
Urologist, Houston Methodist
Principal Clinical Partner Guiding Procedure Workflow and Adoption.
Varun Kumar
MD & M.Eng Candidate
Former LVAD Engineer at Emory Healthcare Delivering Rigorous Device Validation.
Sabour Shaik
MD & M.Eng Candidate
Former Bladder Cancer Clinical Research Coordinator and Radical Cystectomy Navigator.
Recognition
Awards & Recognition
Celebrated by healthcare organizations and innovation showcases.
Phase 1
AUA Innovation Nexus
Selected poster + live demo, April 2025.
Clinical
Houston Methodist MedTech Summit
Top concept for distributed cystoscopy.
Funding
SBIR Pipeline
Preparing Phase I submission with partner sites.
Evidence
Research & Publications
Benchtop validation and verification are ongoing, with IRB drafting underway for clinical evaluation.
Conference
Rice360 Innovation for Healthcare Access Conference
Houston, TX (Oct 2025) · Innovation Marketplace presentation
Expo
Tufts Innovation Expo
Boston, MA (Oct 2025) · Poster presentation
Conference
Collaborative Advancements in Research & Education (CARE) Conference
Dallas, TX (Oct 2025) · Poster presentation
AUA
American Urological Association Innovation Nexus Boot Camp
Baltimore, MD (Sept 2025) · Showcase presentation
AUA
American Urological Association Innovation Nexus Showcase
Las Vegas, NV (Apr 2025) · Showcase presentation
Conference
Houston Global Health Conference
Houston, TX (Apr 2025) · Poster presentation
Symposium
EnMed 2nd Annual Emerging Health Innovation Symposium
Houston, TX (Apr 2025) · Poster presentation
Symposium
Houston Methodist Neurogenic Bladder Research Symposium
Houston, TX (2024) · Symposium presentation
Roadmap
Where We're Headed
A phased plan to deploy HomeScope into patient homes.
Biodesign Sprint
Completed initial needs assessment and feasibility (Nov 2024).
● Completed
Product Development
Camera technology development and preliminary testing (Early 2025).
● Completed
AUA Innovation Nexus
Clinical validation, regulatory strategy, and pilot studies.
● In Progress
Capstone & SBIR Funding
Phase 1 SBIR submission and capstone completion (2025-2026).
● In Planning
Pre-Clinical Testing
3D printed models + animal studies in preparation for clinical trials.
● Next
Get in Touch
Interested in collaborating, piloting, or learning more about HomeScope? We'd love to hear from you.