Developing advanced tools for imaging and therapy in medicine
Official title: Bioengineering core
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-11064090 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on new ways to improve medical imaging and treatments using tiny particles that can help doctors see and treat illnesses more safely and effectively, which could lead to better care for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $569,812 |
| NIH project number | 5P01AI168258-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11064090 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include patients undergoing treatment that requires advanced imaging or those with conditions that could be targeted by new therapeutic approaches.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not undergoing treatment that involves imaging or those with conditions outside the scope of the developed therapies may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating innovative bioengineering solutions to enhance medical imaging and therapeutic interventions. It aims to develop immunity-inhibiting nanobiologics and immuno-PET probes that will streamline therapeutic experiments and improve the safety of radioactive material usage. Patients may benefit from these advancements through improved diagnostic accuracy and more effective treatments. The research will be conducted over five years, with ongoing development of new nanotherapies and imaging probes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective imaging techniques and therapies for various medical conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Other research in bioengineering and nanotechnology has shown promise in improving medical imaging and therapeutic outcomes, indicating a strong potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fayad, Zahi a. — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Fayad, Zahi a.
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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.