Center for Innovative NeuroTech Advancement – Administrative Core
Official title: Center for Innovative NeuroTech Advancement (CINTA) - Administrative Core
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-11606602 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A funding opportunity from NIH to strengthen leadership and coordination for advancing neurotechnology with patient input and clinical impact.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $368,500 |
| NIH project number | 3U54EB033650-05SE |
| Project ID | NIH-11606602 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with neurological conditions who may benefit from translated neurotech innovations could be considered in later stages as the program advances.
✕Less likely to help
This administrative grant itself does not directly enroll patients, but its outputs may influence future patient-facing projects.
What this research studies
This grant supports an Administrative Core that leads and coordinates three other cores, guiding governance, policy, and efficiency to translate neurotechnology into clinical use. It leverages experience from prior national programs to create a patient-centered framework and engage stakeholders, including patient communities, in strategic decisions. The core will monitor real-time metrics and benchmarks to accelerate translation from lab ideas to real-world clinical tools. Dr. Schachter and a team of national leaders will work with a Steering Committee to ensure patient needs are incorporated throughout the process.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could streamline development and deployment of neurotechnology that improves patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous administrative cores in related programs have successfully improved coordination and translation, informing efficient governance structures.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schachter, Steven C. — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Schachter, Steven C.
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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.