Mapping brain structure and function at different scales
Center for Mesoscale Mapping
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · NIH-10839979
This study is all about creating new ways to look at how the brain works, especially in conditions like Alzheimer's disease, so that we can better understand and help people with neurological issues.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10839979 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing innovative tools to study the brain's structure and function by examining both microscopic and macroscopic scales. It aims to understand how groups of neurons work together in the brain, particularly in relation to conditions like Alzheimer's disease. By collaborating with various experts, the project seeks to create practical applications for these tools in both healthy and diseased brains. Patients may benefit from advancements in understanding and treating neurological conditions through improved brain mapping techniques.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, as well as healthy volunteers for comparative studies.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to brain structure or function may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better diagnostic and treatment options for neurological conditions, particularly Alzheimer's disease.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using advanced brain mapping techniques, indicating that this approach could lead to significant advancements in neuroscience.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ROSEN, BRUCE R — MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: ROSEN, BRUCE R
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.
Conditions: Alzheimer disease dementia, Alzheimer syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease