Coordinating research on brain injuries and recovery
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-11088153 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how brain injuries affect animals over time, helping researchers work together to better understand changes in the brain and make the research process smoother and more cost-effective.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $49,260 |
| NIH project number | 5P01NS127769-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11088153 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced an acquired brain injury.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to brain injuries may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on coordinating multiple projects that investigate the effects of brain injuries over time. It aims to measure changes in brain structure and function following injury, using a shared group of animal subjects to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. The Administrative Core will facilitate collaboration among researchers, ensuring that data collection and analysis are streamlined and effective. Regular meetings will be held to discuss progress and address any challenges that arise during the research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for patients with brain injuries.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research approaches have shown promise in understanding brain injuries, but this specific coordination model is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
-
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Staley, Kevin J. — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Staley, Kevin J.
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Global TravEpiNet: Pregnant Travelers Health and Disease Prevention Network
This grant supports a national network to improve health and prevent infections among international travelers, with a special focus on pregnant travelers.
-
Soluble ST2 and the course of lung injury in ARDS
A doctor-scientist at a top hospital is studying how a molecule called soluble ST2 may influence how lung injury starts and heals in patients with ARDS and related conditions.
-
Role of airway macrophages in lung health and allergic disease
A doctor-scientist at a major hospital wants to study how immune cells in the airways develop and influence asthma and other airway diseases.
-
Global TravEpiNet: Understanding and Protecting US Travelers, including Pregnant Travelers
A large U.S. network studies international travelers, including pregnant travelers, to understand illness risks and reduce the spread of infections.
-
Gait speed from wearable sensors to guide ALS trials
A patient-friendly look at using wearable sensors to measure how fast people with ALS walk, to help run better ALS trials.
-
Determinants of Post-Stroke Cognitive Outcomes and Vascular Effects on Recovery
A large, multi-site effort aims to understand why some stroke survivors develop long-term cognitive problems and dementia, and how vascular health and pre-existing brain changes influence recovery.
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.