Exploring brain function through advanced imaging and stimulation techniques
Official title: Behavior and Neurodata Core
Funded at Brown University · NIH-10892793 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about using special brain imaging and stimulation techniques to learn more about how our brains work, and it's designed to help researchers get better at collecting and managing their data for more accurate results.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $737,833 |
| NIH project number | 5P30GM149405-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10892793 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 participating in studies involving brain imaging and stimulation techniques.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with severe cognitive impairments or those unable to undergo neuroimaging procedures may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on utilizing a variety of advanced neuroimaging and non-invasive brain stimulation methods to better understand brain function. Techniques such as MRI, diffusion imaging, and transcranial magnetic stimulation are employed to gather data on how the brain operates under different conditions. The project aims to support researchers by providing expert training and assistance in data collection and management, ensuring high-quality research outcomes. By combining these methods, the research seeks to uncover complex interactions within the central nervous system.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of neurological conditions by enhancing the quality of data collected on brain function.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research utilizing similar neuroimaging and stimulation techniques has shown promising results in understanding brain function and developing new treatment approaches.
Where this research is happening
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Brown University
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sheinberg, David L — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Sheinberg, David L
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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.