Flexible 3D probes for advanced brain monitoring
Official title: Reconfigurable 3D Origami Probes for Multi-modal Neural Interface
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-10738994 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new, flexible device that can measure different brain activities all at once, which could help people with neurological conditions by improving how we understand and treat their issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $3,837,586 |
| NIH project number | 1RF1NS133978-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10738994 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with neurological conditions that require advanced monitoring and treatment strategies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with stable neurological conditions that do not require intensive monitoring may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new type of neural interface that can integrate multiple sensing capabilities on a single flexible platform. By combining various sensors, the project aims to enhance the ability to monitor and modulate brain activity in real-time. Patients may benefit from this technology as it could lead to more comprehensive understanding and treatment of neurological conditions. The approach involves creating reconfigurable probes that can adapt to different experimental needs, allowing for a broader range of observations in neuroscience.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic options for patients with neurological disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in developing multi-modal neurotechnologies, indicating a potential for success in this innovative approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yoon, Euisik — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Yoon, Euisik
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.