Neurophysiology Core for Balance and Hearing Research
Official title: Neurophysiology Core
Funded at University of Mississippi Med Ctr · NIH-11400997 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A research core will provide state‑of‑the‑art tests and models in rodents to study balance and hearing disorders related to Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive aging.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Mississippi Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jackson, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2025 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $387,500 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM156708-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11400997 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians pursuing balance and hearing disorder research, including early‑career investigators in neurophysiology.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient participation is not described; this core primarily provides research infrastructure and training.
What this research studies
The Neurophysiology Research Core (Core C) at the Balance and Auditory Research Center offers specialized testing of vestibular and auditory function in rodent models, along with pathology modeling tools. It collaborates with other cores and project leaders to accelerate discovery and training for early‑stage researchers. The core aims to advance diagnostic and therapeutic breakthroughs for balance and hearing problems, with a focus on aging and Alzheimer’s‑related conditions. It also provides infrastructure and mentorship to help new investigators become independent researchers in neurophysiology. This work could enable new insights into how hearing loss and balance disorders relate to neurodegenerative diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit from faster development of diagnostics and therapies for balance and hearing disorders linked to neurodegenerative diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Prior cores and centers have accelerated neurophysiology research and training, suggesting potential success for similar approaches.
Where this research is happening
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University of Mississippi Med Ctr
Jackson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhu, Hong — University of Mississippi Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Zhu, Hong
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.