Ultra-dense ceramic scintillator for BrainPET imaging
Official title: Ultra-dense ceramic scintillator for BrainPET scanner
Funded at Radiation Monitoring Devices, INC. · NIH-11417851 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A project to develop a new ceramic material that could make brain PET scans more precise and potentially safer for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Radiation Monitoring Devices, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Watertown, United States) |
| Project start | August 4, 2023 |
| Project end | September 19, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $845,777 |
| NIH project number | 5R44MH135525-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11417851 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients who require brain PET imaging for neurological or psychiatric conditions may benefit from improved scan accuracy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without access to PET imaging or those not needing brain PET could see little direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to create ultra-dense ceramic scintillator technology to improve BrainPET scans. By enhancing depth-of-interaction resolution and sensitivity, the work could yield clearer brain images. The team will explore materials that may reduce scanner costs while maintaining high performance, with a focus on human brain imaging applications. If successful, the technology could lead to better diagnosis and monitoring of brain conditions in patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, BrainPET imaging could become more accurate and affordable for patients needing brain assessments.
How similar studies have gone: Prior PET scanner improvements have improved resolution and sensitivity, though this approach with ultra-dense ceramic scintillators is investigational.
Where this research is happening
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Radiation Monitoring Devices, INC.
Watertown, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Glodo, Jaroslaw — Radiation Monitoring Devices, INC.
- Study coordinator: Glodo, Jaroslaw
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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.