Fat and iron–corrected MRI to evaluate chronic liver disease

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What this research studies

This project tests a specialized MRI technique that corrects for fat and iron in liver T1 mapping to better measure liver health in adults with MASLD/MASH. It seeks non-invasive markers that capture fat, inflammation, and fibrosis together, potentially reducing the need for liver biopsy. The study will be conducted at New York University School of Medicine under the leadership of Dr. Li Feng and will analyze imaging data from adult participants to correlate MRI findings with liver pathology. If successful, the method could improve how clinicians monitor disease activity and treatment response over time.

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Where this research is happening

• New York University School of Medicine
  New York, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Feng, Li — New York University School of Medicine
• Study coordinator: Feng, Li

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About this research

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