Understanding and diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease using advanced imaging techniques
Fluency from Flesh to Filament: Collation, Representation, and Analysis of Multi-Scale Neuroimaging data to Characterize and Diagnose Alzheimer's Disease
This study is looking for better ways to diagnose Alzheimer's Disease by combining brain scans with tiny details about brain changes, so that patients can get more accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment options.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11117157 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve the diagnosis and understanding of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) by developing new methods to analyze neuroimaging data. It focuses on integrating microscopic pathology data with macroscopic MRI measures to identify in vivo biomarkers that can better characterize AD. By using advanced imaging techniques, the project seeks to correlate brain structure changes with the presence of tau and beta-amyloid pathology, which are critical in diagnosing AD. Patients may benefit from more accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment options based on these findings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 65 and older who are experiencing cognitive decline or have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.
Not a fit: Patients under the age of 65 or those without cognitive impairment may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better treatment strategies for Alzheimer's Disease.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques to study Alzheimer's Disease, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stouffer, Kaitlin — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Stouffer, Kaitlin
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.