Developing cloud-based tools for neuroimaging data visualization and analysis
Official title: Extending ezBIDS, NiiVue and dcm2niix for user-friendly cloud-based integration and visualization
Funded at University of South Carolina at Columbia · NIH-10724895 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making it easier for scientists to understand brain scans by creating simple software that works on any device, so they can share and analyze neuroimaging data more effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $2,039,629 |
| NIH project number | 1RF1MH133701-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10724895 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals involved in neuroimaging studies, including researchers and clinicians working with brain imaging data.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in neuroimaging research or do not have access to neuroimaging technologies may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating user-friendly software tools that enhance the visualization and analysis of neuroimaging data, particularly from the BRAIN Initiative. By leveraging cloud technology, the project aims to make these tools accessible on various devices, including computers, tablets, and phones. The software will facilitate the sharing of data, improve data anonymization processes, and provide advanced visualization techniques to help scientists better interpret complex neuroimaging results. The project will also include the development of interfaces that streamline the interaction with existing analysis tools.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve how neuroimaging data is analyzed and shared, leading to better insights and advancements in brain research.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has successfully developed cloud-based tools for data visualization, indicating a promising direction for this project.
Where this research is happening
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University of South Carolina at Columbia
Columbia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rorden, Christopher — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Rorden, Christopher
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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.