A facility for advanced auditory and vestibular research
Official title: Physiology and Technology Core
Funded at Creighton University · NIH-11061764 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about creating a special resource center that helps scientists who are looking into how our hearing and balance systems work, providing them with the tools and support they need to do their research better and work together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Creighton University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Omaha, United States) |
| Project start | March 5, 2021 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $76,539 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM139762-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11061764 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with auditory or vestibular conditions who may be involved in related studies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to auditory or vestibular systems may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on establishing the Auditory-Vestibular Technology Core, which will provide essential resources, instruments, and expert consultation for researchers studying auditory and vestibular systems. The core aims to support multidisciplinary research by offering state-of-the-art methodologies and instrumentation for animal model studies. It will also mentor researchers to enhance their ability to secure funding and promote collaboration among scientists in the region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of auditory and vestibular disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success with similar core facility approaches in advancing auditory and vestibular science.
Where this research is happening
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Creighton University
Omaha, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: He, Zhi-Zhou — Creighton University
- Study coordinator: He, Zhi-Zhou
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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.