Training future experts in medical ultrasound technology
Official title: The Unified Medical Ultrasound Technology Development (UNMUTED) Predoctoral Training Program
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11093337 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help students learn how to create and improve ultrasound technology, so they can make better imaging tools that help doctors take care of patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $176,359 |
| NIH project number | 5T32EB034214-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11093337 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pre-doctoral students interested in medical imaging and ultrasound technology development.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the training or development of ultrasound technology may not directly benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program focuses on training pre-doctoral students in the development of advanced medical ultrasound technologies. It combines world-class instruction in the physics and engineering of ultrasound with practical training for commercial application. The program is situated in a leading biotechnology hub, providing students with access to a network of ultrasound technology experts. By participating, students will gain the skills necessary to innovate and improve ultrasound imaging for patient care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant advancements in ultrasound technology, improving diagnostic capabilities and patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other training programs in medical technology have shown success in advancing healthcare innovations, indicating a strong potential for this program as well.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gallippi, Caterina M — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Gallippi, Caterina M
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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.