Understanding brain connectivity through advanced imaging techniques
Official title: Linking membrane voltage dynamics to fMRI measurement of functional connectivity in resting state and task related activities
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11009493 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how brain activity and blood flow work together to help us understand brain disorders like Alzheimer's disease, using special brain scans to see how different parts of the brain talk to each other when resting and during tasks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,974 |
| NIH project number | 5F31NS134314-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11009493 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-neurological conditions or those without cognitive impairments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how changes in brain activity and blood flow relate to each other using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). By studying brain connectivity in both resting states and during specific tasks, the project aims to uncover the underlying mechanisms of brain disorders, particularly Alzheimer's disease. The approach involves analyzing fluctuations in brain signals to better understand how different regions communicate and how these patterns may change in disease states. This could lead to improved methods for detecting and diagnosing brain disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the accuracy of diagnosing Alzheimer's disease and other brain disorders, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using fMRI to study brain connectivity, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights into Alzheimer's disease.
Where this research is happening
-
Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Meyer-Baese, Lisa M — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Meyer-Baese, Lisa M
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Administrative and Engagement Core for Breast Cancer Breakthrough in Kenya
A national effort in Kenya to speed up how we screen for breast cancer and connect women to treatment, using teamwork across institutions.
-
Collaborative research program to advance patient care
A multi-project research effort at Emory University aims to push forward medical knowledge that could help people with illnesses in the future.
-
Project-003: A multi-partner research program at Emory University
A multi-faceted NIH grant at Emory University aims to advance understanding in a focused area over several years to benefit patients with diseases or conditions connected to the research.
-
Project-002: advancing patient care through coordinated research at Emory
A multi-project NIH grant at Emory aims to translate findings into better care for people with a health condition by coordinating research efforts across teams.
-
Project-006: A Multidisciplinary Emory Initiative to Advance Medical Understanding
A multi-project NIH grant at Emory University aims to push forward medical knowledge in areas that could eventually help patients.
-
Project-005: A multi-component research effort at Emory University
A multi-part NIH grant from Emory University aims to advance understanding in a specific health area over several years with potential patient benefits in the future.
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.