New ultrasound technology for brain imaging
Official title: Functional Ultrasound (fUS) Neuroimaging System
Funded at Case Western Reserve University · NIH-10851198 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new brain imaging technology that helps scientists see how blood flows in the brain of awake animals, which could lead to better ways to understand and treat brain diseases that affect people like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Case Western Reserve University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | August 14, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $516,670 |
| NIH project number | 1S10OD036231-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10851198 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are individuals with neurodegenerative diseases or conditions requiring advanced brain imaging.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to brain imaging or those not requiring advanced neuroimaging techniques may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on acquiring a state-of-the-art functional ultrasound (fUS) neuroimaging system to improve brain imaging capabilities. The fUS system allows for ultra-fast and high-resolution imaging of brain blood flow and vascular changes in awake and mobile animals, providing insights that current imaging methods cannot achieve. By enhancing the Imaging Research Core at Case Western Reserve University, this technology aims to support various projects related to neurodegenerative diseases, neural engineering, and brain stimulation. Patients may benefit indirectly through advancements in understanding and treating neurological conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and treatment options for patients with neurological disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success with advanced imaging technologies, indicating potential for significant breakthroughs in understanding brain function.
Where this research is happening
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Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Exner, Agata a — Case Western Reserve University
- Study coordinator: Exner, Agata a
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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.