Exploring the challenges and needs of body MRI techniques
Official title: Body MRI: Unsolved Problems & Unmet Needs
Funded at Children's Hosp of Philadelphia · NIH-11168023 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This workshop is all about helping doctors and researchers use advanced MRI techniques better, so they can improve how they diagnose and treat patients with various conditions, while also supporting new scientists in learning how to design clinical trials and find funding.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2025 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $10,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13EB037422-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11168023 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients with conditions that could benefit from advanced body MRI techniques, particularly those requiring non-invasive testing.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have conditions that are relevant to body MRI applications may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This workshop focuses on the underutilization of functional body MRI biomarkers in clinical practice and research. It aims to address the challenges of transferring advanced MRI techniques across different medical centers, which often leads to duplicated efforts and inconsistent results. By bringing together leading scientists and clinicians, the workshop will foster discussions on non-invasive testing, new MRI applications, and the integration of Artificial Intelligence in imaging. Additionally, it will provide mentoring sessions for new investigators to enhance their understanding of clinical trial design and funding opportunities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved standardization and application of body MRI techniques, enhancing diagnostic capabilities for various diseases.
How similar studies have gone: While the integration of advanced MRI techniques has been explored, this workshop aims to address specific unmet needs and challenges, making it a novel approach in the field.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Serai, Suraj D — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Serai, Suraj 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.