Training new users on advanced brain recording technology
Official title: Expanding support and training for new users of next-generation electrophysiology probes
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11045454 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping researchers learn how to use advanced tools called Neuropixels probes to study brain activity in live animals, with hands-on classes that give them the skills they need to collect and analyze data effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | May 8, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,033,079 |
| NIH project number | 1U24NS140961-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11045454 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are researchers and scientists in the field of neuroscience who are new users of Neuropixels electrophysiology probes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or do not work with electrophysiology technology may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the training and support for researchers using next-generation electrophysiology probes, specifically the Neuropixels series. It aims to provide hands-on classes that equip participants with the skills necessary to set up and record data from live animals using these advanced probes. The program will offer at least four classes each year, accommodating twelve students per class, ensuring that participants gain practical experience in data acquisition and analysis. The training will not cover surgical procedures but will include demonstrations of chronic implants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality and accessibility of training for researchers, leading to better data collection and analysis in neuroscience.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in training for electrophysiology have shown success, indicating a strong demand for enhanced educational support in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harris, Timothy D — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Harris, Timothy D
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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.