Advanced Light Sources for Detailed Medical Imaging
Flexible dual-duration multi-wavelength fiber sources for nonlinear and multimodal imaging
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER · NIH-11194323
This work develops new light sources to create clearer, more detailed images of living tissues, helping doctors better understand conditions like heart disease and cancer.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ROCHESTER, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11194323 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Our goal is to create powerful and adaptable fiber-optic light sources that can produce highly detailed images of living tissues. These new light sources will use special imaging techniques to see deep inside the body without needing to remove tissue or use dyes. By combining different imaging methods, we can gather a rich variety of information about molecules, structures, and how cells function. This advanced imaging could help identify diseases like atherosclerosis and cancer more accurately and reveal important signs that are currently hard to see.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This foundational technology development does not directly involve patient participation, but future applications would benefit patients needing advanced diagnostic imaging for conditions like atherosclerosis, neurological diseases, or cancer.
Not a fit: Patients not affected by conditions requiring advanced tissue imaging, such as atherosclerosis or cancer, would not directly benefit from this specific technology development.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this technology could lead to earlier and more precise diagnoses for conditions like heart disease and cancer, potentially improving treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: This research builds upon recent proof-of-concept demonstrations by the principal investigators, aiming to establish a new suite of ultra-short pulse generation technologies.
Where this research is happening
ROCHESTER, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER — ROCHESTER, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RENNINGER, WILLIAM — UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
- Study coordinator: RENNINGER, WILLIAM
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.
Conditions: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, Cancers