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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 typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionMayo Clinic Arizona
NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Scottsdale, United States)
Project startSeptember 18, 2023
Project endAugust 31, 2028
Funding year2024
Award (this year)$12,496
NIH project number3U54CA274504-02S1
Project IDNIH-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

  • Mayo Clinic Arizona
    Scottsdale, United States
    Active

Researchers

  • Principal investigator: Swanson, Kristin R — Mayo Clinic Arizona
  • Study coordinator: Swanson, Kristin R

Related research

Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.
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