Workshop on advanced MRI techniques for assessing blood flow in the body
Official title: 2025 ISMRM Workshop on Perfusion MRI: Found in Translation
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11167171 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This workshop is all about Perfusion MRI, a special type of MRI that helps doctors see how blood flows in the body, which can be really helpful for diagnosing different health issues, and it's a chance for scientists and doctors to come together to share ideas and improve how this technology is used in medicine.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2025 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $10,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13EB036892-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11167171 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients with conditions affecting blood flow, such as those in neurology, cardiology, oncology, and other specialties.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions that do not involve blood flow assessment or those not requiring advanced imaging techniques may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This workshop focuses on Perfusion MRI, a technique that provides crucial diagnostic information about blood flow in various diseases, surpassing what standard MRI can offer. It aims to gather scientists and clinicians to discuss the latest innovations and applications of Perfusion MRI across multiple medical specialties. Participants will explore key questions and challenges in the field, promote standardized imaging protocols, and share training resources for effective use of perfusion imaging techniques. This collaborative effort seeks to enhance the understanding and clinical application of this advanced imaging modality.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic capabilities and treatment strategies for patients with various medical conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous workshops and research in the field of Perfusion MRI have shown promising advancements, indicating a strong potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Qin, Qin — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Qin, Qin
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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.