Diffusion and generative stochastic models applied to outstanding problems of modality synthesis, image enhancement and artifact reduction in magnetic resonance imaging

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to negotiate and award a contract without providing for full and open competition to the University of Maryland. The contract is for the development of stochastic transport models, including diffusion models, generative networks, and optimal transport models, for MRI image synthesis, artifact correction, and resolution enhancements for improved detection and characterization of normative central nervous system aging and neurodegenerative conditions associated with aging. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • Development of stochastic transport models for MRI image synthesis and artifact correction • Improvement of detection and characterization of normative central nervous system aging and neurodegenerative conditions associated with aging • The contract will be awarded without providing for full and open competition • The University of Maryland is the intended contractor • The contract is classified under NAICS code 541990 with a size standard of $19.5M