Neurosensing and Neuromodulation
The Neurosensing and Neuromodulation Hub is developing advanced tools for monitoring and modulating neural circuits, with the goal of illuminating the relationship between brain activity and clinical presentation in autism.
Why Neurosensing and Neuromodulation?
What is Known
Research has shown that autism involves dysregulation of specific brain circuits related to language, communication, anxiety, sleep, and sensory processing.
Challenge
No validated neurophysiological biomarkers currently exist to link circuit dysfunction to behavior.
Opportunity
The Neurosensing and Neuromodulation Hub seeks to capture high-density multimodal data spanning from brain signals and real-time physical responses, and to develop large-scale brain models that address critical questions about the neural circuits underlying autism-related behaviors.
Integration
ARIA has been designed to remove silos and foster connections across disciplines. Discoveries and tools derived from the Neurosensing and Neuromodulation Hub will feed into other ARIA Research Hubs, including:
- Human Developmental Neurobiology Hub
- Functional Communication Hub
- IMPACT Network Hub
Funded Projects
The Neurosensing and Neuromodulation Hub is one of six Research Hubs within ARIA’s ecosystem. Projects within the Neurosensing and Neuromodulation projects are conducted by collaborative, multidisciplinary research teams. These efforts will foster cross-disciplinary connections, fuel discovery, and accelerate the development of personalized therapies for autistic individuals and people with related neurodevelopmental conditions.
