Creating customizable probes for recording brain activity in animals
Designing low-cost, customizable high-density probes for acute and chronic neural recordings in rodents
This study is working on creating special tools that can listen to and stimulate brain cells in awake animals, helping scientists learn more about how the brain works and controls behavior.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Neural Dynamics Technologies INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newton, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10681257 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing advanced probes that can record the activity of many neurons in the brains of awake animals. The goal is to create customizable, high-density probes that can be tailored to different brain regions and cell types, allowing for more precise studies of brain function. The project includes designing probes that can also stimulate neurons, enabling researchers to conduct closed-loop experiments. By improving the technology available for neural recordings, this research aims to enhance our understanding of how the brain controls behavior.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are animals used in neuroscience studies, particularly rodents that are being monitored for brain activity.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological disorders who are not involved in animal studies will not benefit directly from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better tools for studying brain function, which may ultimately improve treatments for neurological disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been progress in developing neural recording technologies, this approach is innovative in its focus on customizable and integrated stimulation capabilities.
Where this research is happening
Newton, United States
- Neural Dynamics Technologies INC. — Newton, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Van Welie, Ingrid — Neural Dynamics Technologies INC.
- Study coordinator: Van Welie, Ingrid
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.