Improving brain imaging for Alzheimer's disease using advanced techniques
Official title: Tracer harmonization for amyloid and tau PET imaging using statistical and deep learning techniques
Funded at Banner Health · NIH-10444803 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on improving brain scans for Alzheimer's disease by combining different imaging techniques to get clearer and more consistent results, which could lead to better diagnoses and treatments for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Banner Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Phoenix, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $2,282,378 |
| NIH project number | 1RF1AG073424-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10444803 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals at risk for Alzheimer's disease or those showing early symptoms of cognitive decline.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with advanced Alzheimer's disease or those who do not have amyloid or tau pathology may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the accuracy of brain imaging for Alzheimer's disease by harmonizing different PET imaging techniques that measure amyloid and tau proteins. By utilizing advanced statistical and deep learning methods, the project aims to create standardized imaging data that can be reliably compared across studies. This will help in understanding the progression of Alzheimer's disease and improve diagnostic and prognostic capabilities. Patients may benefit from more accurate assessments and better-targeted treatments as a result of this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and improved treatment strategies for Alzheimer's disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques for Alzheimer's, suggesting that this approach could yield significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
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Banner Health
Phoenix, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Su, Yi — Banner Health
- Study coordinator: Su, Yi
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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.