A new method for placing EEG electrodes in mice without surgery
Official title: A novel system and procedure for non-surgical placement of EEG electrodes in mice
Funded at Neurotargeting Systems · NIH-10694319 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a faster and easier way to place tiny sensors in mice's brains to help scientists learn how different drugs affect brain activity, which could improve research on brain diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Neurotargeting Systems NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Brookline, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $383,553 |
| NIH project number | 1R43MH135817-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10694319 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are laboratories and researchers working with animal models, particularly those studying neurodegenerative diseases and drug effects.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in animal research or those not working with EEG technology will likely not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a quick and minimally invasive method for implanting EEG electrodes in mice, which is crucial for studying the effects of drugs on brain activity. The new procedure significantly reduces the time and complexity of traditional surgical methods, allowing for more efficient data collection in research settings. By enabling continuous monitoring of brain activity in freely moving mice, this approach aims to enhance our understanding of neuropharmacological effects and the progression of neurodegenerative diseases. The ultimate goal is to create user-friendly tools that can be widely used in laboratories for various research applications.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more efficient and effective methods for studying brain activity in animal models, ultimately improving drug development processes.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of non-surgical EEG electrode placement is innovative, similar methodologies have shown promise in other areas of animal research, indicating potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Neurotargeting Systems
Brookline, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gerashchenko, Ludmila — Neurotargeting Systems
- Study coordinator: Gerashchenko, Ludmila
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.