Support for Central Nervous System Research Activities
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Brown University · NIH-10892789 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve how researchers study the brain and nervous system by providing better support and organization, which could ultimately help patients by making research more effective.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $278,980 |
| NIH project number | 5P30GM149405-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10892789 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation would be individuals involved in or affected by central nervous system conditions, as the research aims to enhance the infrastructure supporting their studies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in central nervous system research or those outside the scope of the COBRE Center's focus may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of the COBRE Center for Central Nervous System Function by providing essential administrative support and leadership. It aims to coordinate the activities of various research projects and ensure that resources are effectively managed. The core will facilitate mentoring and evaluation of research personnel, organize meetings, and assist in data sharing to promote collaboration among investigators. Patients may indirectly benefit from improved research infrastructure that supports studies related to the central nervous system.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more efficient and impactful studies in central nervous system disorders, ultimately improving patient care and treatment options.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is essential for supporting research, it is more of an administrative enhancement rather than a novel scientific intervention, and similar administrative cores have been successful in other research settings.
Where this research is happening
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Brown University
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sanes, Jerome N — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Sanes, Jerome N
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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.