Improving brain recordings with flexible neural probes and electronics
Maximizing flexibility: Optimized neural probes and electronics for long term, high bandwidth recordings
This study is working on improving tools to better record brain activity, which could help us understand how the brain works over time and reacts to different experiences, making it useful for anyone interested in brain health and function.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rice University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10893838 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing our ability to record brain activity by developing advanced neural probes and electronics. It aims to address the challenges of capturing the diverse and complex nature of brain circuits over long periods. By optimizing technologies that allow for high-resolution recordings across different brain regions, the project seeks to combine electrical and optical measurements for a more comprehensive understanding of brain function. This could lead to better insights into how brain activity changes over time and in response to experiences.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research would include individuals with neurological conditions that affect brain function, as well as those interested in the underlying mechanisms of brain activity.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to brain function or those who do not require long-term monitoring of brain activity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant advancements in understanding brain function and potentially improve treatments for neurological disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using advanced neural recording technologies, indicating that this approach could lead to meaningful advancements in neuroscience.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Rice University — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Xie, Chong — Rice University
- Study coordinator: Xie, Chong
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 below.