Award
NIH Reporter #1R61NS142484-01A1
Validation of [18F]3F4AP PET for Detecting and Quantifying Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Recipient
Massachusetts General Hospital
Award Amount
$2,001,831.00
Ceiling
$2,001,831.00
Awarded
August 20, 2026
Identifier
1R61NS142484-01A1
A multi-year NIH-funded project to develop and validate a novel PET radioligand for detecting and quantifying peripheral nerve injuries, aiming to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
Description
This project aims to develop a new PET imaging technique using [18F]3F4AP to improve the detection and assessment of peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs), helping doctors make more accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions. The research has the potential to reduce unnecessary surgeries and improve patient outcomes.