Nanocarriers for Magnetic Particle Imaging Systems

Funded by TUBITAK 1004 Center of Excellence Program for Neurotechnological Solutions Platform to Overcome Challenges that threaten Human Function (İnsan Fonksiyonunu Tehdit Eden Zorluklara Karşı Nöroteknolojik Çözümler Platformu)

Project Title: Development of High-Precision Preclinical Magnetic Particle Imaging System

Bilkent University, National Magnetic Resonance Research Center (UMRAM): Emine Ülkü Sarıtaş-Çukur, Tolga Çukur 

Boğazici University, Institute of Biomedical Engineering: Banu İyisan, Esin Öztürk-Işık

Project Summary: This collaborative project focuses on development of a high-precision magnetic particle imaging (MPI) system for neuroimaging and neurovascular imaging through the participation of different research groups from Bogazici University and Bilkent University as part of the TUBITAK 1004 Excellence Program.

The MPI systems will be developed by UMRAM, Bilkent University, and headed by Dr. Saritas-Cukur. The project also aims to develop multimodal nanocapsules that can be used for both MPI and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems. Multmodal nanocarriers will be developed by BiND Lab, Bogazici University and headed by Dr. Iyisan. The developed nanocapsules will carry magnetic nanoparticles and will be designed to have properties such as higher stability, increased blood retention time and enhanced biocompatibility. BiND Lab team will also work on the design and synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles in the scope of this project.