Exploring new methods to improve brain function and rehabilitation.
Official title: Neural Function Core
Funded at Medical University of South Carolina · NIH-10936387 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is exploring new ways to help people recover from brain injuries or conditions by using advanced techniques to understand and improve brain activity, making it easier for patients to get personalized treatments that boost their brain's healing and function.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $264,954 |
| NIH project number | 1P30GM154630-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10936387 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals recovering from strokes or other neurological conditions who may benefit from advanced neuromodulation therapies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with stable neurological conditions or those not seeking rehabilitation may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Neural Function Core focuses on enhancing brain function through advanced techniques in neuromodulation and neural recordings. This research aims to develop innovative tools and methods that can help assess brain activity and guide personalized rehabilitation treatments. By combining various modalities, including non-MRI neural recordings and neuromodulation, the project seeks to support a wide range of populations, particularly those recovering from neurological conditions. Patients may benefit from cutting-edge interventions designed to improve brain plasticity and overall function.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective rehabilitation strategies for individuals with neurological impairments.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in neuromodulation and brain rehabilitation has shown promising results, indicating potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: George, Mark S — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: George, Mark S
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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.