A platform for advanced brain activity monitoring
Official title: A commercialized platform for diversified large-scale chronic electrophysiology
Funded at Spikegadgets, LLC · NIH-10921067 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new technology that will help scientists better understand brain activity by creating a special device with many tiny sensors, making it easier to study how the brain works in different animals and situations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Spikegadgets, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 16, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,016,232 |
| NIH project number | 1R44MH136865-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10921067 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would include individuals with neurological disorders or conditions that affect brain function.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with acute neurological injuries or those not involved in research settings may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a commercial platform that enhances the capabilities of multi-electrode arrays (MEAs) used in chronic electrophysiology. By creating a compact 512-channel integrated circuit known as the EChip, the project aims to allow manufacturers to produce MEAs with significantly more electrodes, improving the study of brain activity and behavior. The project will also develop versatile electronics and software to facilitate the use of these advanced MEAs in various experimental settings and species.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective tools for studying brain function and behavior, potentially improving treatments for neurological conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in enhancing electrophysiological tools, indicating that this approach has the potential for significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
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Spikegadgets, LLC
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Karlsson, Mattias Peter — Spikegadgets, LLC
- Study coordinator: Karlsson, Mattias Peter
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
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Developing advanced technology for studying brain activity
This study is working on a new tool that can safely and effectively track the activity of many brain cells in rodents, which could help us learn more about how the brain works and improve technology for studying brain health.
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.