NIH Reporter #1R01DK144020-01A1

Research Services for MRI-Based Biomarker Development in Kidney Transplantation

This opportunity is a research grant solicitation from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) focused on improving kidney transplantation outcomes. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) - Project to be conducted at Washington University, Department of Radiation-Diagnostic/Oncology, Saint Louis, Missouri - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services to develop and validate imaging biomarkers - Use of MRI technology and pig models to assess high-risk deceased donor kidneys - Goal is to reduce organ discard rates and improve transplantation success - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on MRI-based imaging biomarkers - Use of animal (pig) models for validation - Focus on high-risk deceased donor kidneys and predictive assessment for transplantation - Estimated contract value: $766,951

Description

This project aims to develop and validate imaging biomarkers to improve the assessment of high-risk deceased donor kidneys. It utilizes MRI and pig models to predict transplantation outcomes and reduce organ discard rates. The work is focused on enhancing the evaluation process for kidney transplantation to improve success rates.

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