Creating a center to improve research with common marmosets
Coordinating center for collaborative marmoset research
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10864823
This study is creating a special center to help scientists work better with common marmosets in brain research, making it easier for them to share information and resources so we can learn more about how these little monkeys can help us understand the brain.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PORTLAND, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10864823 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to establish a Marmoset Coordinating Center to enhance the use of common marmosets in neuroscience research. It will address existing barriers such as limited animal availability and poor communication among researchers. By developing a new informatics framework, the center will facilitate better data management and sharing of resources related to marmoset studies. This initiative is part of the NIH BRAIN Initiative, focusing on improving the understanding of marmosets as a model for brain research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would be researchers and institutions involved in neuroscience studies that utilize non-human primate models.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in neuroscience research or do not work with non-human primate models may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of neuroscience studies using marmosets, leading to better insights into brain function and disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have successfully utilized similar collaborative frameworks to enhance the use of animal models in scientific studies, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
PORTLAND, UNITED STATES
- OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY — PORTLAND, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CONRAD, DONALD F. — OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: CONRAD, DONALD F.
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.