Using AI to improve imaging of tissue molecular differences over time

AI enhanced lifetime-based mesoscopic in vivo imaging of tissue molecular heterogeneity

NIH-funded research Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · NIH-11086632

This study is working on a new way to use advanced imaging and artificial intelligence to see how well cancer drugs work in real time, which could help improve treatments for breast cancer.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionRensselaer Polytechnic Institute NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Troy, United States)
Project IDNIH-11086632 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on developing an advanced imaging platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to measure how drugs interact with their targets in living tissues. By providing real-time, non-invasive imaging, the study aims to track drug delivery and its effectiveness in treating conditions like breast cancer. The approach involves using deep learning techniques to enhance the imaging process, allowing for detailed 2D and 3D visualizations of drug-target engagement. This could lead to better understanding and optimization of antibody-based therapies.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with HER2-positive breast cancer who are undergoing treatment with trastuzumab.

Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to HER2-positive breast cancer or those not receiving antibody-based therapies may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments for patients by improving the way drug interactions are monitored and understood.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques and AI for similar applications, indicating a potential for success in this novel approach.

Where this research is happening

Troy, United States

Researchers

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 below.
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