Understanding tissue changes in glioma through MRI analysis
Official title: MOSAIC: Administrative Core
Funded at Mayo Clinic Arizona · NIH-11186081 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how glioma tumors change over time and how we can see those changes using MRI scans, with the goal of helping patients get better diagnoses and treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Scottsdale, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $12,496 |
| NIH project number | 3U54CA274504-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11186081 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with glioma who are undergoing MRI imaging and biopsy procedures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions other than glioma or those not undergoing MRI imaging may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a framework to understand how glioma tissues change over time and how these changes can be interpreted using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The project involves collecting and analyzing biopsies from glioma patients, which will be integrated with clinical imaging data to enhance understanding of the disease. The administrative core will coordinate various projects and support collaborations to ensure efficient and high-quality research outcomes. Patients may benefit from improved diagnostic and treatment strategies as a result of this comprehensive analysis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better diagnostic tools and treatment strategies for glioma patients.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research approaches have shown promise in understanding cancer tissue dynamics and improving imaging techniques, suggesting potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Mayo Clinic Arizona
Scottsdale, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Swanson, Kristin R — Mayo Clinic Arizona
- Study coordinator: Swanson, Kristin R
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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.