Evaluating imaging methods for better cancer and cardiac treatment
A no-gold-standard framework to objectively evaluate quantitative imaging methods with patient data
This study is working on making medical imaging better so that doctors can use the images to help diagnose and treat cancer and heart conditions more effectively, all while using real patient data to ensure the methods are practical and reliable.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10771100 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving quantitative imaging methods, which analyze patient images to provide numerical data for diagnosis and treatment planning. The team is developing a framework that does not rely on a gold standard for evaluation, allowing for more practical assessments of imaging techniques using real patient data. By optimizing these imaging methods, the goal is to enhance their reliability and clinical value, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes in cancer and cardiac care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients undergoing imaging for cancer or cardiac diseases who may benefit from enhanced diagnostic methods.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require imaging or those with conditions unrelated to cancer or cardiac diseases may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate imaging techniques that improve diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with cancer and cardiac conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Similar approaches in evaluating imaging methods have shown promise, indicating that this research builds on existing successful techniques.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jha, Abhinav K — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Jha, Abhinav K
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.