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NIH Grant for Advanced In Vivo Imaging of the Human Inner Ear

This opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supports research and development of advanced in vivo imaging technologies for the human inner ear. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Assistance Listing 93.173 (Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders) - Products/Services Requested: - Development of high-resolution structural and functional imaging technologies for the living human inner ear - Research on new imaging probes or contrast agents to enhance visualization of inner ear structures (e.g., hair cells, otoliths, membranes, ions, vasculature) - Focus on non-invasive imaging in awake patients - Both human and intermediate animal studies are eligible if there is a clear path to human application - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Projects must improve imaging resolution or develop new techniques for in vivo visualization - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are named - Wide eligibility: government entities, nonprofits, educational institutions, small businesses, and non-domestic organizations - Maximum grant award is $500,000; no cost sharing or matching required

Description

This funding opportunity supports the development of in vivo high-resolution structural and functional imaging technologies for the living human inner ear. Projects should aim to improve current imaging resolution or develop new techniques to visualize inner ear structures with greater detail and accuracy. Research may include developing new imaging probes or contrast agents and should enable visualization of structures such as hair cells, otoliths, membranes, ions, and vasculature in awake patients using non-invasive methods. A multidisciplinary team approach is encouraged, and studies may involve humans and intermediate animal studies with a clear path to human application.

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