Creating standardized data systems for neuroscience research
Official title: C2: Data Science
Funded at Princeton University · NIH-10900694 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a better way for researchers to gather and share information about the brain and behavior, which could lead to new insights and treatments for people with neurological conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Princeton University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Princeton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 8, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $663,334 |
| NIH project number | 5U19NS132720-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10900694 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with neurological conditions or those involved in neuroscience research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to neurological research may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing standardized processes for collecting and analyzing various types of neuroscience data, including behavioral, imaging, and neural manipulation data. By creating a common framework for data collection and analysis, the project aims to enhance collaboration among researchers and ensure that data is easily accessible and reusable. Patients may benefit from improved understanding and treatment of neurological conditions as a result of the insights gained from this standardized data approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments and interventions for neurological conditions by improving data sharing and analysis in the neuroscience community.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully implemented similar data standardization approaches, particularly within the BRAIN Initiative, indicating a promising potential for this project.
Where this research is happening
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Princeton University
Princeton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brody, Carlos D — Princeton University
- Study coordinator: Brody, Carlos D
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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.