Advanced MRI technology for studying mental health
Next-Generation 3 Tesla Human MRI Scanner for Mental Health Research
This study is all about getting a new, advanced MRI scanner to help researchers at the Athinoula A. Martinos Center learn more about how the brain works in people with mental health conditions, so they can better understand and treat these issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10973848 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on acquiring a state-of-the-art Siemens 3 Tesla MRI scanner to enhance mental health research capabilities at the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging. The new scanner will replace an outdated model, allowing researchers to conduct detailed investigations into brain structure and function with improved precision. By integrating this MRI system with PET imaging, the research aims to explore the cellular and molecular aspects of various mental health conditions. This upgrade will support a wide range of studies involving over 25 researchers and numerous funded projects.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals with mental health conditions such as autism, bipolar disorder, and Alzheimer's disease.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions not related to mental health or those outside the age range of 15-16 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and treatment options for mental health disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research using advanced MRI technology has shown promising results in understanding mental health disorders, indicating that this approach is likely to be beneficial.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huang, Susie Yi — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Huang, Susie Yi
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.