Building a new imaging facility for cancer research at the University of Kansas.
Official title: University of Kansas Cancer Center Midwest Pre-Clinical Imaging Center
Funded at University of Kansas Medical Center · NIH-10795272 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is setting up a new imaging center at the University of Kansas Medical Center to help researchers study cancer in mice more effectively, which means they can do better research while using fewer animals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project start | September 8, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $8,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 1C06OD036011-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10795272 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are individuals involved in preclinical cancer research or those with a specific interest in cancer treatment advancements.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in cancer research or do not have a direct interest in preclinical studies may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to establish a cutting-edge pre-clinical imaging facility at the University of Kansas Medical Center, which will enhance the research capabilities for cancer studies using mouse models. The facility will utilize advanced imaging techniques to allow for more efficient and effective research, reducing the number of animals needed for studies by enabling serial imaging. This initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize the campus and improve the alignment of research facilities with clinical needs. The facility will serve the entire medical center and support various research activities across the campus.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer treatments and better understanding of cancer biology through enhanced imaging capabilities.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives utilizing advanced imaging techniques in preclinical settings have shown promising results, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jensen, Roy a. — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Jensen, Roy a.
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.