Improving electromagnetic imaging for better medical diagnostics
Official title: Computational Framework to Enhance Antenna-based Electromagnetic Imaging
Funded at University of Texas at Austin · NIH-10667975 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on improving a special imaging technology that helps doctors find issues like strokes and breast cancer more accurately, so patients can get better and earlier diagnoses without any invasive procedures.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas at Austin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Austin, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2023 |
| Project end | September 20, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $417,837 |
| NIH project number | 1R21EB033629-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10667975 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals at risk for or diagnosed with conditions such as brain strokes, breast cancer, or bladder disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions that do not involve the areas targeted by electromagnetic imaging, such as certain skin conditions or superficial injuries, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing electromagnetic (EM) imaging technology, which has shown promise in detecting conditions like brain strokes and breast cancer. By developing new computational frameworks, the project aims to improve the accuracy of 3D imaging by optimizing the placement of antennas used in the imaging process. This approach seeks to overcome current limitations in resolution and visualization of lesions, making it a potentially transformative tool for non-invasive diagnostics. Patients may benefit from more accurate and earlier detection of various medical conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate and non-invasive diagnostic imaging techniques for various cancers and other medical conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using electromagnetic imaging for medical diagnostics, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas at Austin
Austin, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chowdhury, Shwetadwip — University of Texas at Austin
- Study coordinator: Chowdhury, Shwetadwip
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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.