Analyzing tumor shapes in medical images to improve cancer treatment
Official title: Topology-based tumor analysis for medical images
Funded at Southern Methodist University · NIH-10653350 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how tumors spread in the body by using advanced imaging techniques to better understand their shapes, which could help doctors predict how patients with brain tumors might respond to treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Southern Methodist University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dallas, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $419,076 |
| NIH project number | 1R15CA274241-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10653350 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include patients diagnosed with gliomas or other metastatic tumors who are undergoing imaging procedures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-cancerous conditions or those not undergoing imaging for tumor assessment may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the understanding of tumor metastasis through advanced medical imaging techniques. By developing topological representations of tumor shapes, the project aims to create model-based approaches that utilize these features to predict patient prognosis and survival. The methodology involves pairing spatial and shape information of tumors with genomic characteristics, particularly in three-dimensional gliomas. This innovative approach seeks to provide valuable tools for medical decision-making in cancer treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and treatment strategies for cancer patients by providing deeper insights into tumor behavior.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques to analyze tumor characteristics, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Southern Methodist University
Dallas, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Moon, Chul — Southern Methodist University
- Study coordinator: Moon, Chul
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.