Upgrading and expanding a biomedical imaging center at Weill Cornell Medical College
Modernization and Expansion of the Citigroup Biomedical Imaging Center at Weill Cornell Medical College
This study is all about upgrading the imaging technology at the Citigroup Biomedical Imaging Center to help doctors and researchers better diagnose and treat diseases like cancer and brain disorders, ultimately aiming to improve care for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10795469 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on modernizing and expanding the Citigroup Biomedical Imaging Center at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. The center is dedicated to developing advanced biomedical imaging techniques that assist researchers in diagnosing and treating various human diseases. By enhancing its imaging capabilities, the center aims to support a wide range of studies, including those in neurosurgery, oncology, and neurodegenerative diseases. Patients may benefit from improved diagnostic tools and treatment options resulting from the research conducted at this facility.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals undergoing diagnosis or treatment for conditions such as cancer, neurological disorders, or other diseases requiring advanced imaging techniques.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that do not require advanced imaging or those who are not eligible for studies conducted at the center may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant advancements in diagnostic imaging and treatment methodologies for various diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have successfully utilized advanced imaging techniques, indicating a strong potential for impactful outcomes in this area.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ballon, Douglas J — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Ballon, Douglas J
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.