Using advanced MRI to track breast cancer treatment response
Official title: Multinuclear MRI to Monitor Breast Cancer Therapy
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-10985009 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at a new kind of MRI to help doctors see how well breast cancer treatment is working, especially for patients getting chemotherapy before surgery, so they can make better decisions about their care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | December 1, 2022 |
| Project end | November 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $702,400 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA266345-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10985009 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients with locally advanced invasive breast cancer who are undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy or those with early-stage breast cancer may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the monitoring of breast cancer treatment by using a new type of MRI called multinuclear MRI. It aims to identify patients who are not responding well to neoadjuvant chemotherapy, which is often used to shrink tumors before surgery. By measuring changes in cellular conditions, such as sodium levels and cell volume, the study seeks to provide earlier and more accurate assessments of treatment effectiveness. This could help doctors tailor therapies more effectively for individual patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective treatment plans for breast cancer patients, reducing unnecessary side effects from ineffective therapies.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques to monitor cancer treatment, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Madelin, Guillaume — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Madelin, Guillaume
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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.