Improving how brain data is shared and used
Official title: Advancing Standardization of Neurophysiology Data Through Dissemination of NWB
Funded at University of Calif-Lawrenc Berkeley Lab · NIH-11031355 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new way to organize and share brain data so that researchers can better understand how our thoughts and memories work, making it easier for them to collaborate and learn from each other's findings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Calif-Lawrenc Berkeley Lab NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Berkeley, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2021 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,056,178 |
| NIH project number | 5U24NS120057-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11031355 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals involved in neuroscience research or those with conditions related to brain function.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in neuroscience research or those without neurological conditions may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to standardize neurophysiology data to enhance the understanding of brain functions such as thoughts and memories. By developing and disseminating the Neurodata Without Borders (NWB) framework, the project seeks to facilitate the sharing and reuse of neurophysiology datasets among researchers. This involves creating a standardized format for data storage and providing software tools that make it easier for labs to adopt these standards. Ultimately, this initiative will help researchers collaborate more effectively and extract greater insights from their experiments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more efficient collaboration among scientists and improved understanding of brain functions, potentially accelerating advancements in neuroscience.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in standardizing data formats in other scientific fields have shown success, indicating a strong potential for this approach in neuroscience.
Where this research is happening
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University of Calif-Lawrenc Berkeley Lab
Berkeley, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ruebel, Oliver — University of Calif-Lawrenc Berkeley Lab
- Study coordinator: Ruebel, Oliver
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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.