MRI services for Chiari malformation and syringomyelia
Radiology Core
This program runs MRI scanning and secure image storage to collect brain and spine pictures from people with Chiari malformation and syringomyelia.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11182744 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This radiology core organizes and schedules MRI scans for the different projects within the Park-Reeves Chiari & Syringomyelia Center. It performs regular quality checks on scanners and enforces standardized scan protocols so images are consistent across sites and over time. The core anonymizes, archives, and securely shares imaging data through a centralized neuroimaging archive for investigators. By handling scan coordination and data management, the core helps researchers compare images between patients and follow changes during clinical care or research visits.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people enrolled in PRCSC projects, such as patients with Chiari malformation or syringomyelia and eligible healthy volunteers who can undergo MRI.
Not a fit: People not enrolled in the center's projects or those who cannot have MRI scans (for example due to incompatible implants or severe claustrophobia) are unlikely to benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit because higher-quality, standardized MRI data may improve understanding of brain and spine changes and speed development of better diagnostics and treatments.
How similar studies have performed: Centralized MRI cores and imaging archives are widely used and have successfully supported many clinical research programs, so this approach builds on proven methods.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shimony, Joshua S — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Shimony, Joshua S
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.