NeuroMAP Circuits and Molecules Core supports brain-behavior research for mood and anxiety disorders
Official title: NeuroMAP Phase II - Circuits and Molecules Core
Funded at Laureate Institute for Brain Research · NIH-11413525 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A center core will help researchers study brain circuits, molecules, and neuroimaging data to better understand mood and anxiety disorders and develop new ideas.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Laureate Institute for Brain Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tulsa, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2017 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $403,452 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM121312-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413525 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with mood or anxiety disorders who may participate in future projects that use biological samples or neuroimaging data could be suitable once specific studies are opened.
✕Less likely to help
As a core, this funding itself does not enroll patients; benefits would come from future projects it supports.
What this research studies
The Circuits and Molecules Core will manage the collection and analysis of biological samples and brain imaging data to accelerate funded projects on mood and anxiety disorders. It provides neuroimaging and molecular biology expertise, helps refine hypotheses, and supports cost estimates and plans to sustain the program beyond initial funding. The core also collaborates with other cores to identify disease-modifying processes and aims to serve a broader regional community. This work is designed to translate complex brain data into clearer targets for future clinical research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this core could speed up discoveries that lead to better diagnosis and treatment strategies for mood and anxiety disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous cores have helped accelerate multi-project research by standardizing data collection and analysis for neuropsychiatric conditions.
Where this research is happening
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Laureate Institute for Brain Research
Tulsa, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Savitz, Jonathan — Laureate Institute for Brain Research
- Study coordinator: Savitz, Jonathan
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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.