Developing tools to connect brain structure with its function in humans and monkeys
Official title: Tools for integrating brain microstructure with functional dynamics in human and non-human primates
Funded at Child Mind Institute, INC. · NIH-11110841 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how tiny details in the brain's structure affect how it works, which could help us learn more about brain diseases and how medications work, and it's designed for anyone interested in brain health, including patients and their families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Child Mind Institute, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2025 |
| Project end | February 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $323,978 |
| NIH project number | 1R01MH139565-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11110841 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with neurological conditions or those interested in brain health and function.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with no neurological concerns or those not interested in brain research may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how the structure of the brain at a microscopic level relates to its overall function. By creating advanced tools, researchers aim to link detailed brain maps with brain activity, which could help in understanding various brain diseases and the effects of medications. The project will enhance existing software to analyze brain imaging data from both humans and macaques, making it easier to study brain dynamics across species. This work is part of a larger initiative to advance brain research and improve our understanding of brain health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and treatment of brain disorders by linking brain structure to function.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have shown promise in linking brain structure to function, making this approach a continuation of successful methodologies.
Where this research is happening
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Child Mind Institute, INC.
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Funck, Thomas — Child Mind Institute, INC.
- Study coordinator: Funck, Thomas
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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.