Developing a system to record brain activity in young rodents
Official title: Temperature-Controlled Recording System for Wireless Data Acquisition from Immature Rodents
Funded at Biopac Systems, INC. · NIH-10929532 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new wireless system to safely record brain activity in young rats and mice, helping researchers learn more about brain injuries and conditions like neonatal stroke.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Biopac Systems, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Goleta, United States) |
| Project start | September 14, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $632,775 |
| NIH project number | 5R44MH135715-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929532 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research would be individuals with a history of brain injuries or conditions that affect brain function.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by brain injuries or related neurological conditions may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a wireless recording system to study brain activity in immature rodents, such as rat and mouse pups. The system will include a temperature-controlled chamber to ensure the safety and welfare of the animals, as they cannot regulate their body temperature independently. By utilizing electroencephalogram (EEG) technology, the research aims to enhance the understanding of brain injuries and conditions like neonatal stroke. The project involves collaboration between BIOPAC Systems, Inc. and the University of Utah to optimize the system for better data collection and analysis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved methods for studying brain injuries in young animals, which may ultimately enhance treatments for similar conditions in humans.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success with similar EEG monitoring techniques in animal models, indicating a promising approach for this novel system.
Where this research is happening
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Biopac Systems, INC.
Goleta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rowe, Manoel — Biopac Systems, INC.
- Study coordinator: Rowe, Manoel
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.