Wyoming Sensory Biology Center: Advancing Our Understanding of Sensory Health
Official title: Wyoming Sensory Biology COBRE
Funded at University of Wyoming · NIH-11388626 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A dedicated center in Wyoming supports research into how our senses work, with mentorship for new scientists and a focus on aging, dementia, autism, and other sensory-related conditions in both kids and older adults.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wyoming NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Laramie, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2017 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,124,041 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM121310-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11388626 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with sensory processing disorders, dementia-related sensory decline, autism spectrum disorders, or spinal cord injury-related sensory issues may benefit from advances stemming from this center.
✕Less likely to help
Not all research outcomes will directly translate to immediate patient therapies; some findings may require additional development before clinical use.
What this research studies
The Sensory Biology COBRE is a center aimed at growing researchers who study how the senses function and fail in people. It combines basic science with translational efforts to address conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias, autism spectrum disorders, and recovery from spinal cord injury. During its Phase II, the center plans to pursue projects led by four scientists who will explore brain circuits involved in sensory processing and related disorders. The program also emphasizes aging and chronic diseases that affect sensory health in Wyoming residents. This grant supports training, institutional collaboration, and dissemination of findings to improve patient care and public health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the center could lead to better understanding of sensory disorders and inform new approaches to treatment and care for people with ADHD, ASD, AD/ADRD, and related conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Past sensory biology research has yielded insights into brain circuits and sensory function, with translational work progressing toward clinical relevance.
Where this research is happening
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University of Wyoming
Laramie, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sun, Qian-Quan — University of Wyoming
- Study coordinator: Sun, Qian-Quan
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.