A center for managing and sharing brain research data using AI.
Official title: BBQS AI Resource and Data Coordinating Center (BARD.CC)
Funded at Massachusetts Institute of Technology · NIH-10888562 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about using advanced technology to better understand how our brain activity affects our behavior, and it's designed to help researchers improve their work so that patients can benefit from new insights into brain health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts Institute of Technology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project start | August 19, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,993,419 |
| NIH project number | 1U24MH136628-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10888562 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with neurological disorders or those interested in brain health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to brain function or behavior may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The BBQS AI Resource and Data Coordinating Center (BARD.CC) focuses on understanding how brain activity relates to behavior by managing and sharing extensive datasets and machine learning resources. This initiative aims to create a centralized hub for data curation, establish data standards, and develop AI tools to analyze complex brain data. By collaborating with various projects, BARD.CC will ensure high-quality data management and facilitate innovative research in neuroscience. Patients may benefit from advancements in understanding brain-behavior relationships through improved research outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to breakthroughs in understanding brain function and behavior, potentially improving treatments for neurological conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives utilizing AI for brain data analysis have shown promising results, indicating a strong potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ghosh, Satrajit Sujit — Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Study coordinator: Ghosh, Satrajit Sujit
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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.