Investigating how blood flow in the brain affects oxygen supply.
Project 4
This study is looking at how blood flow and oxygen levels in the brain are connected, using both animal research and brain scans from people, to better understand how our brain works when we think and move.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University (Charles River Campus) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11095755 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the neurovascular circuit in the brain and how it influences blood supply and oxygenation. By using advanced techniques in biological physics and computational fluid dynamics, the project aims to connect animal studies with human brain imaging data. The research will analyze the dynamics of blood vessels in the brain, particularly how they expand and contract, and how these changes affect oxygen levels in brain tissue. This comprehensive approach will help clarify the relationship between brain activity and blood flow.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with neurological conditions that may affect brain blood flow and oxygen supply.
Not a fit: Patients with stable neurological conditions that do not impact blood flow or oxygenation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of conditions related to brain blood flow and oxygenation.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results in understanding neurovascular dynamics, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston University (Charles River Campus) — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Linninger, Andreas a — Boston University (Charles River Campus)
- Study coordinator: Linninger, Andreas a
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.