About FIRMM
NOUS Imaging is a transformational medical imaging software company developing unique solutions in the MR space. Future applications are poised to revolutionize the way MR images are acquired and utilized in both adult and pediatric populations. The NOUS mission is to deliver cost-effective imaging enhancements, establish next generation data analytics, and create a new patient centric experience in the MR suite.
Headquartered in St. Louis with research collaborators across the United States, NOUS developed FIRMM to provide real-time monitoring and biofeedback technology that addresses the significant problem of patient motion during brain MR. The FIRMM software solution efficiently imports MR images, analyzes, and displays motion data in real-time, enabling the operator and patient to become aware of head motion during scanning – ultimately supporting workflows, motion reduction, and scanning efficiency.
Team

Carolina d’Andrea
Operations Coordinator

Eric Earl
Senior Engineer

Jon Koller
Senior Engineer

Amy Mirro
Senior Engineer

Hasmik Grigoryan
Senior Engineer

Kallie Kassing
Administrative Assistant

Todd Deckard
Director of Engineering

Robert Newman
Regulatory Consultant

Laura Young
Grant Specialist
Medical Advisory Board

Lawrence Tanenbaum, MD
Medical Advisor

Robert Mckinstry, MD, PhD
Medical Advisor

Max Wintermark, MD
Medical Advisor

Andre van der Kouwe, PhD
Medical Advisor

Walter Block, PhD
Medical Advisor
FIRMM in action
Imperceptible and uncorrected motion remains one of the most problematic factors in MRI imaging. An American College of Radiology study concluded that $115,000 a year is lost per scanner, and Nous Imaging research has revealed that as many as 20-25% of head scans must be repeated due to motion.
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FIRMM Timeline

- Jan 2015
FIRMM proof of concept, DOS terminal window
FIRMM proof of concept, DOS terminal window
January 1, 2015 - Apr 2016
FIRMM version 1, research interface and prototype
FIRMM version 1, research interface and prototype
April 1, 2016 - Sep 2016
ABCD study first FIRMM MR scan completed
ABCD study first FIRMM MR scan completed
September 1, 2016 - May 2018
Incorporation of NOUS Imaging, Inc.
Incorporation of NOUS Imaging, Inc.
May 1, 2018 - Nov 2019
First motion plot on commercial MR scanner
First motion plot on commercial MR scanner
November 1, 2019 - Dec 2019
NOUS Imaging introduces FIRMM at RSNA
NOUS Imaging introduces FIRMM at RSNA
December 1, 2019 - Dec 2019
$6.6M NIH Grant Award for FIRMM
$6.6M NIH Grant Award for FIRMM
December 2, 2019 - Apr 2020
FIRMM submitted to FDA for 510k clearance
FIRMM submitted to FDA for 510k clearance
April 1, 2020