Developing a new type of ceramic material for brain imaging technology
Official title: Ultra-dense ceramic scintillator for BrainPET scanner
Funded at Radiation Monitoring Devices, INC. · NIH-10761208 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on improving brain scans using a special technology called PET, so that patients can get clearer and more accurate images of their brains, which can help doctors make better diagnoses and treatment plans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Radiation Monitoring Devices, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Watertown, United States) |
| Project start | August 4, 2023 |
| Project end | February 3, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $275,188 |
| NIH project number | 1R44MH135525-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10761208 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals undergoing brain imaging for neurological conditions or diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require brain imaging or have conditions unrelated to brain function may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing Positron Emission Tomography (PET) technology, which is crucial for studying brain functions and detecting diseases. The project aims to create an ultra-dense ceramic scintillator that improves the sensitivity and spatial resolution of brain PET scans. By utilizing advanced materials and methodologies, including Monte Carlo simulations, the research seeks to overcome current limitations in imaging quality and cost. Patients may benefit from more accurate and detailed brain imaging, leading to better diagnosis and treatment options.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more precise brain imaging techniques, improving disease detection and monitoring.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in enhancing PET technology, but this specific approach using ultra-dense ceramics is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Radiation Monitoring Devices, INC.
Watertown, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Glodo, Jaroslaw — Radiation Monitoring Devices, INC.
- Study coordinator: Glodo, Jaroslaw
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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.