Using MRI technology to improve medical imaging techniques.
Official title: MRI GLOBAL - MILLER DMFP
Funded at Midwest Research Institute · NIH-10287592 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on making MRI scans clearer and more accurate, so patients can get better diagnoses and treatment for their health conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Midwest Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2019 |
| Project end | September 19, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2020 |
| Award (this year) | $592,141 |
| NIH project number | 271201500006I-P00001-759501900088-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10287592 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research would include individuals requiring MRI scans for diagnostic purposes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require MRI imaging or have conditions that do not benefit from improved imaging techniques may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing MRI imaging methods to provide clearer and more accurate images for medical diagnoses. By refining the technology and techniques used in MRI, the research aims to improve the quality of imaging, which can lead to better detection and monitoring of various health conditions. Patients may benefit from more precise imaging that can help in the early diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic capabilities for patients, allowing for earlier and more accurate detection of health issues.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific techniques being investigated may be novel, there have been successful advancements in MRI technology that suggest potential for improvement in imaging quality.
Where this research is happening
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Midwest Research Institute
Kansas City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Slade, Desmond — Midwest Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Slade, Desmond
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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.