Training program for advanced molecular imaging techniques
Official title: Computational Molecular & Functional Imaging Training (CMFIT) Program
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11101834 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The CMFIT program is a friendly training opportunity for PhD students to learn about advanced imaging techniques like PET, SPECT, and MRI, helping them become skilled researchers who can improve how we understand health and develop new treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | May 17, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $108,384 |
| NIH project number | 1T32EB036973-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11101834 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are doctoral students in STEM fields who are interested in pursuing careers in molecular imaging and related biomedical applications.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic or research settings may not directly benefit from this training program.
What this research studies
The Computational Molecular & Functional Imaging Training (CMFIT) program is designed to equip doctoral candidates with essential skills in quantitative molecular imaging. Participants will receive comprehensive instruction that combines technical training with a deep understanding of clinical applications, addressing the current shortage of skilled researchers in this field. The program focuses on various imaging technologies, including PET, SPECT, and MRI, and emphasizes the importance of these techniques in understanding physiological functions and developing new therapies. By fostering a new generation of experts, the program aims to enhance the adoption of advanced biomedical methodologies in clinical settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic imaging techniques, ultimately enhancing patient care.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have successfully produced skilled researchers in other advanced imaging fields, indicating a strong potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: El Fakhri, Georges — Yale University
- Study coordinator: El Fakhri, Georges
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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.