Mapping the growth and spread of brain tumors using advanced imaging techniques
Official title: Radiopathomic Modeling of Glioma Heterogeneity Throughout a Patient's Disease Trajectory
Funded at Medical College of Wisconsin · NIH-11047021 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how brain tumors called gliomas grow and change over time, using special imaging and computer technology to create detailed maps that can help doctors understand how the tumors behave and respond to treatment, so they can plan better care for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical College of Wisconsin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2025 |
| Project end | January 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $677,998 |
| NIH project number | 1R01CA290631-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11047021 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults diagnosed with gliomas who are undergoing treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-glioma brain tumors or those who are not receiving treatment may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how gliomas, a type of brain tumor, grow and spread throughout a patient's body over time. It uses advanced imaging techniques combined with deep learning algorithms to create detailed maps of tumor characteristics, which can help in understanding the tumor's behavior and response to treatments. By validating these maps with real patient data from biopsies and autopsies, the research aims to improve the accuracy of tumor delineation and treatment planning. Patients will be monitored at various stages of their treatment to assess the effectiveness of these new mapping techniques.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more precise treatment strategies for glioma patients, potentially improving their outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using imaging techniques to map tumor characteristics, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Laviolette, Peter S — Medical College of Wisconsin
- Study coordinator: Laviolette, Peter S
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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.