New Imaging Tools for Cancer and Brain Diseases
Center for Label-free Imaging and Multiscale Biophotonics (CLIMB)
This project creates advanced imaging technologies to help understand and treat conditions like cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Champaign, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11162322 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Our team is building innovative optical and computer-based imaging tools to tackle major health challenges. These new technologies aim to provide detailed information about diseases like cancer and brain disorders without needing special dyes or labels. We are working to make these advanced imaging methods available for use in clinics and even as handheld devices for care outside the hospital. This effort brings together experts to develop and share these cutting-edge tools.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients with or at risk for conditions like cancer and neurodegenerative diseases may eventually benefit from the clinical application of these advanced imaging tools.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate treatment or direct participation in a clinical trial will not find that opportunity within this technology development project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, these new imaging technologies could lead to earlier and more accurate diagnoses and better guidance for treatments for various diseases.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds upon recent advancements in various imaging techniques, combining existing expertise to create novel, integrated technologies.
Where this research is happening
Champaign, United States
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign — Champaign, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boppart, Stephen a — University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Study coordinator: Boppart, Stephen a
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.