Using fluid mechanics to improve MRI tissue blood flow measurement
Official title: Fluid mechanics approach to tissue perfusion quantification in MRI
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-10883736 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new way to measure blood flow in tissues using MRI, which could help doctors get more accurate results for conditions like stroke and breast tumors, making it easier to understand how blood moves in your body.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $648,049 |
| NIH project number | 5R01EB034755-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10883736 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include patients undergoing MRI for conditions related to blood flow, such as ischemic stroke or breast tumors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to blood flow measurement or those not requiring MRI imaging may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the accuracy of measuring blood flow in tissues using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) by developing a new method called quantitative transport mapping (QTM). Traditional methods rely on a single arterial input for all areas, which can lead to inaccuracies. By applying fluid mechanics principles, this study seeks to better understand how tracers move through tissues, allowing for more precise blood flow quantification. The research will focus on various imaging techniques, including those used for stroke and breast tumors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate assessments of blood flow in tissues, improving diagnosis and treatment planning for conditions like stroke and cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques for blood flow measurement, indicating that this approach could build on existing knowledge.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Yi — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Wang, Yi
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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.
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