Using diamond sensors to improve brain imaging techniques
Official title: Diamond quantum sensor for magnetoencephalography
Funded at Odmr Technologies, INC. · NIH-11008869 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new brain imaging technology that uses special diamond sensors to help doctors see brain activity more clearly, which could lead to better diagnosis and treatment for conditions like traumatic brain injury, schizophrenia, and epilepsy, making it easier and more affordable for patients to get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Odmr Technologies, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (El Cerrito, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $305,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R41EB036583-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11008869 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with neurological disorders such as epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, or schizophrenia, as well as healthy volunteers for comparative studies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to brain function or those who are not eligible for brain imaging procedures may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new type of brain imaging technology that utilizes diamond quantum sensors to enhance magnetoencephalography (MEG). By improving the sensitivity and spatial resolution of brain activity measurements, this approach aims to provide clearer insights into neurological disorders such as traumatic brain injury, schizophrenia, and epilepsy. The study seeks to create a more accessible and cost-effective alternative to traditional imaging methods, which can be limited by their complexity and cost. Patients may benefit from improved diagnostic capabilities and treatment monitoring through this innovative technology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate and accessible brain imaging techniques for diagnosing and monitoring neurological conditions.
How similar studies have gone: While magnetoencephalography has been established, the use of diamond quantum sensors in this context is a novel approach that has not been widely tested.
Where this research is happening
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Odmr Technologies, INC.
El Cerrito, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jarmola, Andrejs — Odmr Technologies, INC.
- Study coordinator: Jarmola, Andrejs
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.