Understanding tissue changes in glioma through MRI analysis
MOSAIC: Administrative Core
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 ID | NIH-11186081 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with glioma who are undergoing MRI imaging and biopsy procedures.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions other than glioma or those not undergoing MRI imaging may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
Scottsdale, United States
- Mayo Clinic Arizona — Scottsdale, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Swanson, Kristin R — Mayo Clinic Arizona
- Study coordinator: Swanson, Kristin R
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.