Developing advanced carbon electrodes for detecting brain chemicals
Tunable Carbon Electrodes for in vivo Neurotransmitter Detection
This study is working on making tiny sensors that can track brain chemicals in real-time, using advanced technology, to help us understand how these chemicals affect brain function and potentially improve treatments for neurological disorders.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Virginia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charlottesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10884257 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating new types of carbon electrodes that can detect neurotransmitters in the brain at the synapse level. By utilizing advanced techniques like 3D printing and carbon nanomaterials, the project aims to develop smaller, more efficient sensors that can measure multiple neuromodulators in real-time. The research involves testing these electrodes in a model organism, Drosophila, to understand how chemical signaling affects brain function. Patients may benefit from the insights gained into neurotransmitter dynamics, which could lead to better treatments for neurological disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with neurological disorders or those interested in the underlying mechanisms of brain function.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to neurotransmitter signaling or those not involved in neurological research may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of neurological conditions by enabling precise measurement of brain chemicals.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using advanced electrode technologies for neurotransmitter detection, indicating a potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Charlottesville, United States
- University of Virginia — Charlottesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Venton, B. Jill — University of Virginia
- Study coordinator: Venton, B. Jill
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.