MRI biomarker resource hub for advanced imaging and training
Official title: Administration
Funded at Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger · NIH-11334983 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A comprehensive MRI biomarker center is funded to develop and share fast, multi-contrast MRI methods and spectroscopy, and to train researchers in their use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $923,722 |
| NIH project number | 2P41EB031771-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11334983 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients whose care may benefit from advanced MRI biomarkers and multi-modal imaging, including those with neurological or metabolic concerns.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in imaging studies or those without access to MRI facilities may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
If you have a condition related to brain health or metabolic processes, this grant supports a national resource that develops advanced MRI techniques and trains clinicians and researchers. It coordinates multiple technical projects and expert committees to push biomarker technology from labs into clinical use. The center emphasizes collaboration among engineers, physicists, clinicians, and trainees to create practical imaging tools that can track physiology, metabolism, and anatomy. Regular meetings and a strong governance structure ensure that innovations reach test beds and real-world clinics.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This grant could accelerate better brain and biomarker imaging tools that improve diagnosis and monitoring of neurological conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous MRI biomarker programs have driven meaningful advances in imaging capabilities and collaboration across centers.
Where this research is happening
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Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Van Zijl, Peter Cm — Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger
- Study coordinator: Van Zijl, Peter Cm
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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.