Creating a database of brain imaging for cerebrovascular diseases
Official title: An Imaging Repository for the Cerebrovascular Disease Knowledge Portal (iCDKP)
Funded at Broad Institute, INC. · NIH-10907739 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is gathering brain scans from people affected by strokes to learn more about how these conditions develop and improve over time, helping to find better treatments for everyone dealing with cerebrovascular diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Broad Institute, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $711,910 |
| NIH project number | 5U24NS132940-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10907739 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have experienced a stroke or have other cerebrovascular diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-cerebrovascular conditions or those who have not experienced any brain-related issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on building an extensive imaging repository to better understand cerebrovascular diseases, particularly strokes. By collecting and analyzing brain imaging data, researchers aim to identify the biological pathways that lead to brain injuries and recovery processes. Patients' imaging data will be used to track changes over time, providing insights into the progression of conditions like brain ischemia and hemorrhage. This collaborative effort involves the International Stroke Genetics Consortium to enhance the understanding of stroke and its treatments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and prevention strategies for stroke and related brain conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that large imaging databases can significantly enhance understanding and treatment of cerebrovascular diseases, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Broad Institute, INC.
Cambridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rosand, Jonathan — Broad Institute, INC.
- Study coordinator: Rosand, Jonathan
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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.