Award
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases 1R21AR084126-01A1
Comprehensive assessment of bone quality using clinical photon-counting detector CT
Recipient
Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, MN, United States
Award Amount
$391,588.00
Ceiling
$391,588.00
Awarded
September 20, 2024
Identifier
1R21AR084126-01A1
Award for developing advanced imaging techniques using photon-counting detector CT to improve osteoporosis diagnosis and monitoring by assessing bone quality and microarchitecture.
Description
This project aims to develop a quantitative imaging methodology using clinical photon-counting detector CT to assess bone quality, compare it with micro-CT in cadavers, and translate it for in vivo use in osteoporotic patients. It addresses the need for improved diagnostic methods for osteoporosis, focusing on bone microarchitecture and fracture risk assessment.