Upgrading to a new 3 Tesla MRI scanner for advanced imaging
Next-generation 3 Tesla Human MRI System
This study is all about getting a new, advanced MRI machine to help doctors get clearer and faster images for better diagnosing and monitoring conditions like brain, heart, and cancer issues, so patients can receive the best care possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10630654 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on acquiring a state-of-the-art Siemens 3 Tesla MRI scanner to enhance imaging capabilities for various clinical and translational studies. The new scanner will replace an outdated model, allowing for improved imaging quality and speed, which is crucial for a wide range of medical research including neuroimaging, cardiovascular studies, and cancer imaging. Patients may benefit from more accurate diagnoses and better monitoring of their conditions as a result of this advanced technology. The research will involve collaboration among multiple investigators and institutions in the Boston area.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals undergoing imaging for neurological, cardiovascular, or oncological conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require MRI imaging or those with conditions that are not being studied with the new technology may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more precise imaging techniques that improve patient diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with advanced MRI technologies, indicating a strong potential for this upgrade to enhance imaging capabilities.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huang, Susie Yi — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Huang, Susie Yi
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.