Better Imaging for Children's Cancer Treatment
Advanced Imaging Tools to Assess Cancer Therapeutics in Pediatric
This research aims to find a safer way to image cancer in children, reducing their exposure to radiation during treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11127413 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Imaging is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring cancer in children, but current methods like CT and PET/CT use radiation, which can increase future cancer risks. This project is developing a new radiation-free imaging method using advanced whole-body MRI technology. This new MRI technique combines information about tumor biology with detailed anatomical pictures. The goal is to see if this advanced MRI can effectively track how well cancer treatments are working in children, offering a safer alternative to traditional imaging.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant for children aged 0-11 years old who are undergoing cancer diagnosis or treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are not children or those not requiring cancer imaging would not directly benefit from this specific imaging advancement.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this new imaging method could significantly reduce radiation exposure for children undergoing cancer treatment, potentially lowering their risk of developing new cancers later in life.
How similar studies have performed: While whole-body diffusion-weighted MRI has shown promise for cancer detection, its effectiveness for monitoring cancer therapy in children has not yet been extensively studied.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Daldrup-Link, Heike Elizabeth — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Daldrup-Link, Heike Elizabeth
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.