A new cloud-based microscope for monitoring seizures and brain tumors.
Official title: NeuroVu: A Novel Cloud-based Microscope for Remote Neurosurveillance of the Seizure-Brain Tumor Nexus
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10952220 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new cloud-based microscope called NeuroVu that helps researchers see how seizures affect brain tumors in real-time, which could lead to better treatment options for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 3, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $204,688 |
| NIH project number | 1R21NS138938-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10952220 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients with brain tumors who also experience seizures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without brain tumors or those who do not experience seizures may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a novel cloud-based microscope called NeuroVu, which aims to enhance our understanding of how seizures interact with brain tumors. By providing real-time imaging capabilities, this technology will allow researchers to observe the physiological changes that occur during seizures and their effects on tumor growth. The approach addresses the limitations of existing imaging techniques, which often require anesthesia and lack the spatial specificity needed to study these interactions effectively. Patients may benefit from improved treatment strategies as a result of the insights gained from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management of brain cancer patients experiencing seizures, ultimately improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques to study brain activity, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Senarathna, Danapala M. M. Janaka — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Senarathna, Danapala M. M. Janaka
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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.