Creating affordable contrast agents for advanced imaging techniques
Official title: Rapid low-cost production of contrast agents for metabolic imaging
Funded at Wayne State University · NIH-10893309 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new way to make special dyes for PET scans that can help doctors see important details about your health, like detecting cancer, more quickly and safely, so you can get better results in less time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wayne State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Detroit, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $218,771 |
| NIH project number | 5R21EB033872-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10893309 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include patients undergoing PET scans for cancer diagnosis or treatment monitoring.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not undergoing imaging procedures or those with conditions that do not require metabolic imaging may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new method for producing contrast agents used in metabolic imaging, specifically for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans. By utilizing hyperpolarization techniques, the study aims to enhance the detection of low-concentration metabolites in real-time, significantly reducing the time and radiation exposure associated with traditional imaging methods. Patients will benefit from faster scans and improved diagnostic accuracy for conditions like cancer. The research is being conducted at Wayne State University in Detroit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to quicker and safer imaging procedures for patients, improving the diagnosis and monitoring of serious diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using hyperpolarized agents for imaging, indicating a potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Wayne State University
Detroit, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chekmenev, Eduard — Wayne State University
- Study coordinator: Chekmenev, Eduard
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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.
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