Support for developing advanced medical imaging devices and algorithms
Administrative Core
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-11094973
This study is all about bringing together different teams to create better tiny medical devices and improve how we analyze images, making it easier for doctors to see and understand what's happening inside the body.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11094973 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing administrative support for a center dedicated to creating microsystems devices and fiber-coupled microendoscopes, as well as developing algorithms for image analysis. The project involves coordinating efforts between various teams, including those from the School of Medicine and College of Engineering, to foster collaboration and innovation in biomedical applications. The center will also engage outside investigators to tackle new biomedical challenges, which will help refine the technologies being developed. Overall, the initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of medical imaging and related technologies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients requiring advanced imaging techniques for diagnosis or treatment monitoring.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require advanced imaging or those with conditions that are not addressed by the technologies being developed may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant advancements in medical imaging technologies, improving diagnostic capabilities and patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have successfully developed advanced imaging technologies, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR — ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WANG, THOMAS D — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
- Study coordinator: WANG, THOMAS D
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.