A center focused on brain imaging and neuroscience collaboration
Official title: Center for Biomedical and Brain Imaging (CBBI)
Funded at Delaware State University · NIH-10910085 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Center for Biomedical and Brain Imaging is helping scientists in Delaware study how the brain works by using advanced MRI technology, so they can better understand how brain structure and function affect behavior.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Delaware State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dover, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $159,890 |
| NIH project number | 5P30GM145765-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10910085 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with neurological conditions or those interested in the underlying mechanisms of brain function.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to brain function or those not residing in the geographic area may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The Center for Biomedical and Brain Imaging (CBBI) aims to support neuroscientists in Delaware by providing educational resources and advanced neuroimaging techniques. This center combines animal and human neuroimaging to foster collaboration among biologists, psychologists, and biomedical engineers. By utilizing state-of-the-art MRI technology, the CBBI facilitates research into the relationships between brain structure, function, and behavior. This initiative is designed to enhance the capabilities of researchers and promote innovative projects in neuroscience.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of brain function and the development of new treatments for neurological disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives utilizing advanced neuroimaging techniques have shown promise in enhancing our understanding of brain function and disorders.
Where this research is happening
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Delaware State University
Dover, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schneider, Keith Allan — Delaware State University
- Study coordinator: Schneider, Keith Allan
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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.