The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) awarded a $2,278,167 Project Grant under the "Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health" program (CFDA 93.286) to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH). The award supports the development of non-invasive transcranial volumetric super-resolution imaging, targeted contrast agents, and image-guided focused ultrasound surgery for the treatment of brain tumors such as glioblastoma multiforme. The project aims to enable high-precision surgical interventions through advancements in imaging resolution, focused ultrasound targeting, and the integration of imaging and therapy systems. As a sub-award, the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) will establish scaled-up, high-purity methods to produce gas vesicles for use as contrast agents in the project. The grant period runs from August 2024 through April 2028.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $750.1k | 4/11/25 | ||
| Not listed | $764.1k | 8/20/24 | ||
| Not listed | $764.1k | 8/20/24 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
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5132927S | California Institute Of Technology | Project Grant R01EB036295 | $151.7k | 3/21/25 |