This application is submitted in response to NCUBIP PAR-01-102, """"""""Development of Novel Imaging Technologies for In-Vivo Imaging"""""""". A overall goal of this project is to facilitate routine head/neck imaging at 3T, which at present is limited to head MRI. In Phase I, novel RF coil prototypes capable of high-resolution head/neck imaging in a clinical 3T setting will be developed. These prototypes will then be tested with phantoms and volunteers prior to clinical use. Phase II will involve extending the proven Phase I prototypes to include phased array designs and developing new RF coil arrays for high-resolution imaging of the head/neck tumors at 3T. This research is intended to facilitate detection of early changes preceeding the development of a disease, large cancer screening applications, for diagnosis, staging and monitoring the effects of therapy and for the use of image guided interventional procedures in patients with head/neck cancers. This we believe will be a substantial benefit to mankind.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase I (R43)
Project #
1R43CA096029-01
Application #
6479270
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZCA1-SRRB-9 (J1))
Program Officer
Baker, Houston
Project Start
2002-09-30
Project End
2003-09-29
Budget Start
2002-09-30
Budget End
2003-09-29
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2002
Total Cost
$257,110
Indirect Cost
Name
Advanced Imaging Research, Inc.
Department
Type
DUNS #
964729032
City
Cleveland
State
OH
Country
United States
Zip Code
44114