Medical Imaging Research Institute

News and Events

The Medical Imaging Research Institute (MIRI) bolsters disease-focused research through advanced imaging innovation that may redefine how we treat patients in the future. Find our latest research findings, investigator news, facility news, thought leadership and innovations here. In cooperation with our research centers, MIRI offers opportunities to learn from investigators and top medical experts through postdoctoral opportunities and special events.

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Upcoming Events

25 Mar

Mar 25 11:00am - 12:00pm

Frontiers in Medical Imaging Research Seminar Series: Neurofluid Dynamics - Augmenting 4D Flow MRI with Computational Modeling

In this talk, Vitaliy L. Rayz, PhD will discuss the capabilities and limitations of the current imaging and modeling approaches for subject-specific analysis of cerebral flow dynamics.

Medical Education and Research Building

08 Apr

Apr 08 11:00am - 12:00pm

Frontiers in Medical Imaging Research Seminar Series: Xuhong Zhang, PhD

Medical Education and Research Building

28 Apr

Apr 28 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Quarterly Medical Imaging Research Institute Meeting

Our Quarterly MIRI meetings are a great opportunity to hear about our research progress across the institute as well as get better acquainted with one another.

Goodman Hall, 362 W. 15th St. Indianapolis, IN 46202

13 May

May 13 11:00am - 12:00pm

Frontiers in Medical Imaging Research Seminar Series: Craig J. Goergen, PhD

Medical Education and Research Building

10 Jun

Jun 10 11:00am - 12:00pm

Frontiers in Medical Imaging Research Seminar Series: Brijesh Patel, DO

Medical Education and Research Building

Recent News

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Rapid blood test can detect heart attack patients at highest risk of in-hospital death

A rapid blood test can help detect a dangerous heart condition. 

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New equipment will advance IU’s neuroimaging research capabilities

New MRI scanner will provide 4K video resolution for a variety of neurological research projects. 

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Cardiovascular Medicine

Not all heart attacks are the same, more customized treatments needed to prevent heart failure

What happens to the heart muscle after a heart attack is just as critical as how clinicians treat heart attacks when they happen. Nearly a third of heart attack patients may be diagnosed with heart failure after one year. Researchers are looking at myocardial tissue damage for answers — and potential therapies.