Exploring noninvasive imaging techniques to analyze tissue metabolism
Towards In Vivo Imaging of Tissue Metabolomics
This study is exploring new ways to take detailed pictures of how your body's tissues use energy, using advanced imaging techniques that don't require any surgery or invasive tests, so we can better understand metabolism in a more natural way.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Champaign, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10911898 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing advanced imaging techniques to measure and visualize the metabolic processes in tissues without the need for invasive procedures. By utilizing a combination of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, the study aims to create detailed, spatially resolved profiles of metabolites in living organisms. This approach seeks to overcome the limitations of current methods that only analyze homogenized samples, thereby providing a more accurate representation of metabolism in its natural state.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with metabolic disorders or conditions that affect tissue metabolism.
Not a fit: Patients with stable, non-metabolic related conditions may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic tools for understanding metabolic disorders and diseases in patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using imaging techniques for metabolic analysis, but this approach aims to innovate by providing noninvasive methods that have not been extensively tested in human subjects.
Where this research is happening
Champaign, United States
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign — Champaign, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lam, Fan — University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Study coordinator: Lam, Fan
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.