Understanding how brain waves help integrate information
Official title: Human Cortical Ripples as a Mechanism for Neural Binding
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-11144913 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how certain brain waves help different parts of the brain work together to process information, which could help us understand and improve treatments for cognitive disorders.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | March 14, 2024 |
| Project end | March 13, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $42,213 |
| NIH project number | 5F31MH135645-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11144913 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing cognitive decline or disorders affecting perception and cognition.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with acute neurological injuries or those not experiencing cognitive dysfunction may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how specific brain waves, known as cortical ripples, contribute to the integration of information processed by different areas of the brain. By examining the interactions between neurons during these ripples, the study aims to uncover the mechanisms behind how we perceive and act on information. Patients may benefit from insights into cognitive disorders, as disruptions in this binding process could be linked to various neuropsychiatric conditions. The research employs advanced neuroimaging techniques to observe brain activity in real-time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatments for cognitive impairments and neuropsychiatric disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding brain wave functions, but this specific approach to studying cortical ripples is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Verzhbinsky, Ilya Alexey — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Verzhbinsky, Ilya Alexey
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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.