Understanding how brain activity influences behavior in animals
Transformative Optical Imaging of Brain & Behavior in Navigating Genetic Species
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · NIH-11056872
This study is looking at how brain activity affects the behavior of small animals like fish and flies by using new tools to watch them closely as they respond to different things in their surroundings.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11056872 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to explore the connection between neuronal activity and behavior in animals by developing innovative imaging tools. The project will involve monitoring the behavior of small genetic model organisms, such as fish and flies, as they interact with various sensory stimuli in their environments. Researchers will create specialized equipment to control sensory inputs and capture detailed behavioral data, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of how brain activity correlates with movement and actions. By using bioluminescence techniques, the study will also enable real-time imaging of neural activity in these animals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals interested in the biological basis of behavior and those with conditions related to neurological function.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to neurological function or those not interested in animal behavior studies may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a better understanding of how brain function affects behavior, potentially informing treatments for neurological disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using imaging techniques to study brain activity and behavior in animal models, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SCHOPPIK, DAVID — NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Study coordinator: SCHOPPIK, DAVID
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 below.