Developing advanced electronics for clinical magnetic particle imaging
Official title: Ultra-low distortion and noise electronics to enable a clinical MPI imaging platform
Funded at Magnetic Insight, INC. · NIH-10933521 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new way to take detailed pictures of cells and tissues in the body using a special technique called magnetic particle imaging, which could help patients by providing clearer images without using harmful radioactive materials.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Magnetic Insight, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Alameda, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 22, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $996,469 |
| NIH project number | 5R44EB035078-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10933521 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients requiring advanced imaging for conditions affecting the brain or other body tissues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require imaging or those with conditions that do not involve the use of magnetic nanoparticles may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a new clinical imaging platform using magnetic particle imaging (MPI), which allows for high-resolution imaging of cells and tissues without the drawbacks of traditional radioactive tracers. The project aims to enhance the sensitivity and resolution of MPI by minimizing electronic distortion and improving the technology's components. Patients may benefit from this innovative imaging technique that provides clearer and more accurate images of biological processes in the body, particularly in the brain and other tissues.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective imaging techniques for diagnosing and monitoring various medical conditions.
How similar studies have gone: While MPI is a novel imaging technique, previous research has shown promise in small animal studies, indicating potential for success in clinical applications.
Where this research is happening
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Magnetic Insight, INC.
Alameda, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goodwill, Patrick — Magnetic Insight, INC.
- Study coordinator: Goodwill, Patrick
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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.