A platform for advancing brain research and training
A Shared Neuroscience Platform for National Dissemination and Training in Brain Organogenesis, Behavioral and Brain Disease Models, Viral Vectors, and Imaging Technologies
This study is all about bringing together tools and training to help researchers better understand how the brain develops and what happens when it gets sick, so if you're a scientist interested in brain research, this is a great chance to learn new techniques and work with others in the field!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11088239 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a centralized platform that enhances neuroscience by providing innovative models and advanced imaging techniques for studying brain development and diseases. It includes various programs and laboratories that collaborate to offer resources, training, and support for researchers across the nation. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in pilot studies and workshops that teach them how to integrate new methodologies into their own research. The initiative aims to foster collaboration and expand the capabilities of neuroscience research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include researchers and institutions focused on neuroscience and brain-related conditions.
Not a fit: Patients not involved in neuroscience research or those outside the academic and research community may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the understanding and treatment of brain diseases through enhanced research methodologies.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have successfully utilized similar collaborative platforms to advance neuroscience, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shamloo, Mehrdad — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Shamloo, Mehrdad
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 below.