International Workshop on Pulmonary Imaging
Official title: 2025 International Workshop on Pulmonary Imaging
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-11000657 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This workshop is all about helping young researchers learn and share new ways to take pictures of the lungs, which is really important for understanding and treating lung diseases, and it's open to anyone around the world who wants to join in and learn more!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $29,805 |
| NIH project number | 1R13HL176130-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11000657 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals suffering from pulmonary diseases such as ARDS, COPD, and COVID-19.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-pulmonary conditions or those not affected by lung diseases may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This workshop focuses on advancing the field of pulmonary imaging, which is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring lung diseases. It will bring together junior researchers, including students and early-career scientists, to share innovative imaging techniques and findings. The event will also feature live webcasting, allowing global participation and access to the latest developments in pulmonary imaging. By fostering collaboration among experts from various disciplines, the workshop aims to enhance the understanding and treatment of pulmonary conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic techniques and treatment monitoring for patients with lung diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous workshops and conferences in related fields have successfully fostered advancements in medical imaging and treatment approaches.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rizi, Rahim R — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Rizi, Rahim R
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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.