New Imaging Tools for Lyme Disease
ImmunoPET Probes for the Imaging of Lyme Disease
This project aims to create special imaging agents that can help doctors better find and understand Lyme disease in people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hunter College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11142620 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Lyme disease is becoming more common, but it can be hard to diagnose and treat correctly, leading to serious health problems. We are working to develop new ways to see the bacteria that cause Lyme disease inside the body using advanced imaging. These new tools will target a specific protein on the bacteria, allowing for a clearer picture of where the infection is located. Our goal is to improve how doctors detect and understand Lyme disease, which could lead to more effective treatments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients who have or are suspected of having Lyme disease, especially those with unclear diagnoses or persistent symptoms, could eventually benefit from this research.
Not a fit: Patients without Lyme disease or those whose condition is already well-managed with current treatments may not directly benefit from this specific imaging development.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more accurate and earlier diagnosis of Lyme disease, potentially improving treatment outcomes and reducing long-term complications for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the concept of molecular imaging for infections exists, these specific agents for Lyme disease are first-in-class and represent a novel approach to diagnosis.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Hunter College — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zeglis, Brian Matthew — Hunter College
- Study coordinator: Zeglis, Brian Matthew
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.