Understanding how the brain controls muscle movement
Center for Advanced Muscle BioElectronics (CAMBER)
This study is exploring how the brain controls movement by using special tools to closely monitor muscle signals in animals like mice and monkeys, helping us better understand how our brains make our bodies move.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11126588 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the neural circuits that control muscle activity and behavior by developing advanced electrode arrays that can record muscle signals with high precision. The project combines expertise in electrophysiology and engineering to create tools that monitor motor output while also manipulating central neural circuits. By studying various animal species, including mice and nonhuman primates, the research aims to enhance our understanding of how brain activity translates into movement. This innovative approach addresses limitations in current methods and seeks to improve the study of motor behavior.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would include individuals with neurological conditions affecting muscle control or movement.
Not a fit: Patients with stable muscle function and no neurological disorders may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to breakthroughs in understanding and treating movement disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using advanced bioelectronic tools to study neural circuits, indicating potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sober, Samuel — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Sober, Samuel
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.