Developing miniature imaging devices for advanced medical imaging
Official title: Microsystems-Based Imaging Systems
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11094972 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on new, tiny devices that help doctors see inside the body more clearly using advanced imaging techniques, which could lead to better diagnoses and understanding of diseases for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | May 16, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,302,368 |
| NIH project number | 1P41EB035084-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11094972 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients requiring advanced imaging for conditions that benefit from detailed visualization, such as cancer or other complex diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions that do not require advanced imaging techniques or those who are not undergoing procedures involving microendoscopy may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating small, innovative devices that enhance medical imaging techniques, particularly through the use of fiber-coupled microendoscopes. By utilizing microsystems technology, the project aims to improve key imaging parameters such as field-of-view, signal-to-noise ratio, and temporal resolution. Patients may benefit from advanced imaging capabilities that allow for better visualization of disease progression and more accurate diagnoses. The research will also involve the development of software for automated image analysis and processing.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more precise and less invasive imaging techniques, improving diagnosis and treatment monitoring for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in microsystems technology has shown promise in enhancing imaging techniques, suggesting that this approach could lead to significant advancements in medical imaging.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Thomas D — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Wang, Thomas D
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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.