Conference on the Changing Brain and Neural Circuit Mapping
Official title: UC Irvine Center for Neural Circuit Mapping 2025 Conference: The Changing Brain
Funded at University of California-Irvine · NIH-11074890 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This friendly conference at UC Irvine is all about sharing the newest discoveries about how our brains work and what happens when things go wrong, bringing together top scientists and doctors to talk about brain health and connect with each other.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $20,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13MH139291-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11074890 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients interested in the latest developments in brain research and those affected by neurodevelopmental or neurodegenerative disorders may benefit from the insights shared at this conference.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not engaged in or affected by neurological conditions may not find direct benefits from this conference.
What this research studies
This conference organized by the UC Irvine Center for Neural Circuit Mapping will focus on the latest advancements in understanding the brain's structure and function. It aims to bring together leading researchers to discuss neurodevelopmental, neuropsychiatric, and neurodegenerative disorders. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in sessions covering various aspects of brain research, including its evolution, development, learning processes, and disorders. The event will also facilitate networking and collaboration among scientists and clinicians in the field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this conference could enhance collaboration and innovation in brain research, potentially leading to new treatments for neurological disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences and collaborative meetings in neuroscience have successfully advanced understanding and treatment approaches in the field.
Where this research is happening
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University of California-Irvine
Irvine, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Xu, Xiangmin — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Xu, Xiangmin
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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.