Developing tools for analyzing brain imaging in rodents
A Toolkit for Analysis and Visualization of Preclinical Rodent Neuroimaging Experiments
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES · NIH-11054651
This study is working on making easy-to-use software tools that help scientists analyze and visualize brain scans from rodents, which will improve our understanding of brain diseases by providing better insights from animal research.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11054651 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a set of open-source software tools specifically designed for processing and visualizing neuroimaging data from rodent brains. By utilizing advanced techniques such as MRI and microscopy, the project aims to fill the gap in existing software that primarily caters to human data. The tools will incorporate deep learning methods for improved data analysis and will be user-friendly to facilitate access for researchers in the field. This initiative is expected to enhance the understanding of brain diseases and disorders through better analysis of animal models.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include researchers and scientists working with rodent models in neuroscience and brain disease studies.
Not a fit: Patients with human brain diseases will not directly benefit from this research as it focuses on animal models.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the analysis and visualization of brain imaging data in preclinical studies, leading to better insights into brain diseases.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been significant progress in imaging analysis for human data, this approach is novel in its dedicated focus on rodent neuroimaging.
Where this research is happening
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SHATTUCK, DAVID W — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
- Study coordinator: SHATTUCK, DAVID W
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.
Conditions: Animal Disease Models