Improving a technique to record brain activity more effectively
Official title: Optimizing FACED for robust large-scale activity recording
Funded at University of California Berkeley · NIH-10888853 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new way to take super detailed pictures of brain activity quickly, which could help doctors understand and treat brain conditions better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Berkeley NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Berkeley, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $861,992 |
| NIH project number | 1U01NS137449-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10888853 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would include individuals with neurological conditions that affect brain activity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to brain function or those who do not have access to advanced imaging technologies may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing a novel imaging technique called FACED, which allows scientists to monitor brain activity at a cellular level over large areas with high speed. By optimizing this technology, researchers aim to make it easier to capture detailed neuronal signaling and blood flow dynamics in the brain. The approach involves developing advanced hardware and software to improve the usability and performance of the imaging system. Patients may benefit from this research as it could lead to better understanding and treatment of neurological conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide insights into brain function that lead to improved treatments for neurological disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise with similar imaging techniques, indicating potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ji, Na — University of California Berkeley
- Study coordinator: Ji, Na
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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.