Advanced Brain Imaging for Parkinson Disease
Core C: Neuroimaging Resource Core
This resource helps researchers take detailed brain pictures using special scans to better understand Parkinson disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11160603 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This core facility provides essential support for projects focused on Parkinson disease by conducting advanced brain imaging. We use PET and MRI scans to look at specific brain chemicals and structures in people with Parkinson disease and in healthy volunteers. These scans are performed at the beginning of the research and again later to see how things change over time. The detailed images and measurements help researchers learn more about how Parkinson disease affects the brain.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for studies supported by this core would include individuals with Parkinson disease and healthy people who are similar in age and gender.
Not a fit: Patients not participating in the specific research projects supported by this core would not directly receive benefit from this imaging resource.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to a deeper understanding of Parkinson disease, potentially helping to develop new ways to diagnose or treat the condition.
How similar studies have performed: Advanced neuroimaging techniques like PET and MRI are well-established and have shown success in providing valuable insights into various neurological conditions.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Muller, Martijn L. T. M. — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Muller, Martijn L. T. M.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.