Improving brain imaging speed and quality using advanced MRI techniques
Official title: Fast High-Resolution Microstructure Diffusion MRI Exploiting Data Redundancy
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-10948991 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new way to take brain images faster and with better quality, which could help doctors spot hidden brain issues and improve treatment for people with neurological conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $111,119 |
| NIH project number | 1K99EB036080-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10948991 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals undergoing evaluation for neurological disorders who require advanced brain imaging techniques.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions that do not require diffusion MRI or those who are unable to undergo MRI due to contraindications may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (dMRI), a crucial tool for noninvasive brain imaging that helps diagnose various neurological conditions. The project aims to develop a new imaging technique called zero-shell imaging (ZSI) that accelerates the data acquisition process while maintaining high image quality and sensitivity to microstructural changes in brain tissue. By exploiting data redundancy, this approach seeks to achieve up to five-fold improvements in imaging speed, making advanced dMRI more accessible for clinical applications. This could significantly aid in identifying hidden brain damage and guiding neurosurgical procedures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to faster and more accurate brain imaging, improving diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with neurological conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in accelerating MRI techniques, but this specific approach using zero-shell imaging is novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Coelho, Santiago — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Coelho, Santiago
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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.