Neural Circuits Resource Center for Precision Neurorehabilitation
Official title: Neuro-PRECISE Center: Neural Circuits Resource Core
Funded at Medical University of South Carolina · NIH-11413413 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A center that helps researchers study and modulate brain circuits to improve rehabilitation for people with CNS injuries.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2025 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $160,329 |
| NIH project number | 5P50HD118628-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413413 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with CNS injuries who could benefit from improved rehabilitation approaches and participating in related research or clinical trials.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in neurorehabilitation research or whose condition is not related to CNS injury may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This NIH grant funds a center that provides tools, training, and collaboration to map and adjust neural circuits involved in recovery after CNS injuries. It aims to connect researchers across basic and applied fields to develop precise, multi-domain neurorehabilitation approaches. The core will support investigators, pilot projects, and the broader community in using advanced neuromodulation and measurement methods to target specific brain networks and track meaningful gains in function.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients with CNS injuries could experience more effective and personalized rehabilitation strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in neuromodulation and precision rehabilitation suggests that targeted circuit-based therapies can improve functional outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: George, Mark S — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: George, Mark S
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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.