Enhancing the speed of laser scanners for brain imaging
Official title: Improving the Speed of Galvo-Scanners
Funded at Cornell University · NIH-10846582 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on making special scanners faster so that scientists can see brain activity more clearly and quickly, which could help us learn more about how the brain works and what happens when things go wrong.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cornell University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ithaca, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $328,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R21EY034809-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10846582 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research would include individuals with neurological disorders or conditions that affect brain function, as they could benefit from improved imaging techniques.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to brain function or those who do not require advanced imaging techniques may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the speed of galvanometer-based optical scanners, which are crucial for high-resolution imaging of neural functions in the brain. By addressing the limitations of current scanning technologies, the project aims to enhance the imaging speed of laser scanning microscopy, allowing for better observation of neural activity. The approach involves innovative manipulation of the scanning process to achieve faster imaging without compromising spatial resolution. This could lead to significant advancements in understanding brain function and disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to faster and more effective imaging techniques for studying brain activity, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions.
How similar studies have gone: While advancements in optical imaging technologies have been made, this specific approach to enhancing galvanometer scanner speed is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior research.
Where this research is happening
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Cornell University
Ithaca, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Xu, Chris — Cornell University
- Study coordinator: Xu, Chris
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.