Improving brain imaging techniques to better understand brain function
An acquisition and reconstruction framework to enable mesoscale human fMRI on clinical 3 Tesla scanners
This study is working on improving brain scans to get clearer pictures of how your brain works, which could help doctors make better diagnoses and treatment plans for you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10481056 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing functional MRI (fMRI) technology to provide more accurate measurements of brain activity. By developing new imaging methods that specifically track changes in the smallest blood vessels in the brain, the study aims to improve the sensitivity and specificity of fMRI results. This could lead to a better understanding of how different areas of the brain function and interact. Patients may benefit from more precise diagnostic tools and treatment plans based on improved brain imaging.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals undergoing fMRI scans for neurological assessments or those with conditions affecting brain function.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to brain function or those not requiring fMRI imaging may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate assessments of brain function, improving diagnosis and treatment for neurological conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results using similar approaches to enhance fMRI technology, indicating potential for success in this research.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Setsompop, Kawin — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Setsompop, Kawin
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.