A center focused on advancing neuroscience and neuroplasticity research.
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences · NIH-10873774 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping new scientists improve their skills and tools to better understand brain changes, which could lead to better treatments for conditions like Alzheimer's or autism, ultimately benefiting patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Juan, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $440,541 |
| NIH project number | 5P30GM149367-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10873774 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals affected by neurodegenerative or neurodevelopmental disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to neuroplasticity or those not residing in the Caribbean region may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research initiative aims to enhance the field of neuroscience by supporting early career investigators and developing advanced imaging and electrophysiological techniques. It includes a comprehensive program for faculty development, multidisciplinary collaborations, and community outreach to promote neuroplasticity research. The center will also sustain a core facility that provides state-of-the-art instrumentation for researchers working on neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders. Patients may benefit from the advancements in treatment and understanding of these conditions through the research conducted at this center.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and understanding of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on neuroplasticity have shown promise in advancing treatment options, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
San Juan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miller, Mark W — University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
- Study coordinator: Miller, Mark W
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.