Improving MRI imaging for better brain tumor detection and treatment
Official title: Integrated, dynamic B0 and flip-angle shimming using multi-coil shim arrays
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-11042751 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on making MRI images of the brain clearer and more accurate, especially for people with brain tumors or multiple sclerosis, so that doctors can provide better diagnoses and treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $655,298 |
| NIH project number | 5R01EB034274-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11042751 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with brain tumors, multiple sclerosis, or other neurological disorders requiring advanced imaging techniques.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to brain imaging or those who do not require MRI scans may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality of MRI images used for diagnosing and treating brain conditions, particularly brain tumors and multiple sclerosis. It aims to address the challenges posed by inhomogeneous magnetic fields in high-resolution 7T MRI systems, which can degrade image quality. By utilizing advanced technologies like multi-coil shim arrays and parallel transmission, the project seeks to improve the accuracy and reliability of MRI scans, making them more effective for clinical use. Patients may benefit from more precise imaging that can lead to better treatment outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significantly improved MRI imaging techniques that enhance the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors and other neurological conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in improving MRI imaging techniques, but this approach utilizing dynamic shimming and multi-coil arrays is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Guerin, Bastien — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Guerin, Bastien
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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.