Arizona Tribune - The Glimpse Group Awarded NIH Grant - In Partnership With Yale, Drexel University and New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) - To Advance Virtual Reality Education for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients

The mid-six figure dollar project, "Life at 100.4: An Immersive Social Virtual Reality Education Tool for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients and Caregivers," will develop and evaluate an immersive VR-based program designed to improve patient understanding and management of febrile neutropenia during cancer treatment.

Nearly 90,000 adolescents and young adults are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States. Febrile neutropenia, a dangerous complication of treatment, can be life-threatening if not addressed quickly. This initiative leverages cutting-edge virtual reality technology to provide engaging, evidence-based education for patients and caregivers, helping them recognize symptoms early and navigate the healthcare system effectively.

Dr. Asher Marks, Yale School of Medicine (Principal Investigator), commented: "Adolescents and young adults with cancer face unique challenges, and delays in care can have devastating consequences. By using immersive VR experiences, we aim to bridge knowledge gaps, improve health literacy, and ultimately save lives. This project represents a critical step in using digital innovation to empower patients and caregivers."

DJ Smith, Chief Creative Officer, The Glimpse Group (Co-Investigator), commented: "At Glimpse, we've seen the transformative potential of VR across industries, and healthcare is one of the most impactful areas. Partnering with YSM, Drexel, and NJIT allows us to bring together world-class medical expertise, immersive technology, and design innovation to tackle one of the most urgent problems in oncology care."

Dr. Frank Lee, Professor, Drexel University (Co-Investigator), commented: "Drexel's long-standing leadership in immersive technology research and game-based learning makes this collaboration especially exciting. By combining our expertise with Glimpse, YSM, and NJIT, we are building a model of how cross-institutional innovation can directly improve patient outcomes."

Acknowledgment of NIH Support

Research reported in this press release was supported by the National Institute of Nursing Research of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number R41NR022239. 100% of the total program is financed by this grant. The content herein is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

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