Improving PET imaging resources and support
The PET Radiotracer Translation and Resource Center (PET-RTRC) Admin Core
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · NIH-10914198
This study is working to make PET imaging better and more accessible by improving how teams communicate and manage resources, so that researchers can use this technology more effectively to help patients like you.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10914198 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the infrastructure and support for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging through the PET Radiotracer Translation and Resource Center. It aims to improve communication and financial management among various collaborative projects across the country, while also providing biostatistical support and expanding quantitative imaging resources. By ensuring standardized evaluation of radiotracer performance, the project seeks to bolster pre-clinical imaging capabilities and facilitate better training and dissemination of PET imaging techniques.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients undergoing PET scans for various medical conditions, particularly those requiring precise imaging for diagnosis or treatment evaluation.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing PET imaging or do not require advanced imaging techniques may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved PET imaging techniques that enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment monitoring for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in enhancing imaging techniques and resources, indicating that this approach has the potential for meaningful advancements.
Where this research is happening
SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES
- WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY — SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GROPLER, ROBERT J. — WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: GROPLER, ROBERT J.
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.