# High-resolution Non-cryogenic Magnetoencephalography: Systems-Level Integration

> **NIH NIH R44** · QUSPIN · 2020 · $999,748

## Abstract

Abstract
Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is an important functional neuroimaging technique that provides an
excellent combination of high spatial and temporal resolution. At present, MEG scanners are handicapped
by cost and complexity imposed by cryogenically cooled superconducting sensor technology. In our recently
completed Phase II project, we developed new noncryogenic optical sensors that are suitable replacements
for superconducting sensors in MEG systems.
In this project, using our newly developed sensors, we will build a low cost, room temperature, ‘wearable’
MEG system with resolution exceeding current gold standards. The system developed in this project will be
an advanced commercialization ready prototype suitable for neuroscience research applications.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10080331
- **Project number:** 2R44MH110288-03
- **Recipient organization:** QUSPIN
- **Principal Investigator:** Vishal K Shah
- **Activity code:** R44 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $999,748
- **Award type:** 2
- **Project period:** 2016-04-01 → 2023-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10080331

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10080331, High-resolution Non-cryogenic Magnetoencephalography: Systems-Level Integration (2R44MH110288-03). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-21 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10080331. Licensed CC0.

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