Engaging communities in new technology development for biomedical research
Community Engagement
This study is all about creating new tools and technologies to help scientists and researchers better understand and treat diseases, which could ultimately benefit patients like you by improving the way research is done.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11021097 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing community engagement by developing new technologies that support both the NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) community and the broader biomedical research community. It involves creating innovative tools and methodologies for sample preparation, pulse sequences, instrumentation, and software. By actively involving various user groups, the project aims to tailor technology dissemination to meet the specific needs and expertise of different communities. Patients may benefit from improved research tools that enhance the understanding and treatment of diseases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit are individuals involved in or affected by conditions studied using NMR technology and biomedical research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not engaged in or do not have conditions relevant to NMR technology may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to advancements in biomedical technologies that improve disease diagnosis and treatment.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community engagement and technology development in biomedical fields, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Westler, William Milo — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Westler, William Milo
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 below.