Making MRI Scans Better and More Comfortable
TR&D 2: Unshackling the Scanners of the Future: From Rigid Control to Flexible Sensor-Rich Navigation
This project aims to create new and improved MRI scanning tools and techniques to make medical imaging more effective and easier for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11179255 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We are working to improve MRI machines by developing advanced, flexible parts that can capture clearer images, especially for areas like muscles and joints, and for lower-cost MRI systems. Our goal is to find new ways to collect important health information, potentially even without needing a full MRI scan, which could help predict health risks. We are also creating computer tools to ensure these new MRI systems and methods are safe and tailored to each person's unique body.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients who might benefit from future improved MRI technology, particularly those needing detailed imaging of musculoskeletal areas or seeking less expensive scanning options, are the focus of this research.
Not a fit: Patients not requiring advanced imaging or those whose conditions are not typically diagnosed or monitored with MRI may not directly benefit from this specific technology development.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more comfortable, faster, and more accurate MRI scans, potentially offering new ways to monitor health and predict risks.
How similar studies have performed: While the core technology of MRI is well-established, this project focuses on novel hardware and computational tools to push the boundaries of current imaging capabilities.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Collins, Christopher M — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Collins, Christopher M
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.