DermaVision Technologies
Current clinical methods for assessing bruises are insufficient, particularly for people of color, and fail to serve abuse victims.
Too often, signs of abuse—like bruises—go unnoticed, misjudged, or undocumented, especially on darker skin tones. With over 10 million cases of domestic abuse happening in the US alone, almost a staggering 40% impact those of color. When injuries aren’t clearly visible, it becomes harder for survivors to get the care they need, harder for medical teams to make informed decisions, and harder for the justice system to act. That invisibility can leave victims feeling ignored, disbelieved, or unprotected.
As it stands now, current diagnostic tools are not designed with skin tone diversity in mind, leaving critical gaps in both medicine and justice. Even the most skilled clinicians have poor accuracy when it comes to determining the age of a bruise, as their assessments are purely visual and subjective. At DermaVision, we recognize that visibility is not just a medical issue—it’s a human one.
Clinicians only have a 55% accuracy in qualitatively determining bruise age.
Our mission is grounded in equity, innovation, and compassion. We’re not just building a device—we’re building a tool for change. We collaborate with healthcare providers, local police forces, and forensic experts to ensure our technology meets real needs. We center the voices of those most affected by systemic gaps in care. Because every victim deserves to be seen. Every story deserves to be heard.
Learn more about DermaSpect — a portable, multispectral imaging device designed to accurately age bruises across all skin tones. With its innovative approach and advanced imaging techniques, DermaSpect provides reliable, objective data to support abuse victims and improve clinical assessments.
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Meet the team behind the project, engineers dedicated to using their skills to create tools that make a real difference. They're committed to building technology that helps people receive the care and recognition they deserve.
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