Platforms for multi-modal brain imaging data powered by AI
Official title: TRD 4: Platforms for multi-modal and multi-scale imaging data
Funded at Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger · NIH-11334987 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-friendly platform uses artificial intelligence to analyze complex brain MRI data from multiple sources to help understand brain diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| 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) | $231,700 |
| NIH project number | 2P41EB031771-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11334987 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with brain-related conditions who undergo MRI imaging and may benefit from improved imaging biomarkers and personalized insights.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without brain imaging data or with conditions not currently linked to the imaging biomarkers being developed may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
This project builds AI-powered tools to combine different MRI types and timepoints, aiming to uncover meaningful brain biomarkers. Researchers will develop models that reconstruct images, distinguish healthy from abnormal brain structures, and integrate data across scales and studies. The goal is to create insights that could inform diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment decisions in brain disorders. Participation would involve contributions to imaging studies and collaboration with imaging experts, with data coming from retrospective, cross-sectional, and prospective sources.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to better brain disease detection and more precise predictions of disease outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work in multi-modal imaging and AI-based image reconstruction has shown promise in identifying biomarkers and improving image quality.
Where this research is happening
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Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Faria, Andreia Vasconcellos — Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger
- Study coordinator: Faria, Andreia Vasconcellos
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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.