The research proposed by the Program Project requires the use of sophisticated, commercially available and custom-built equipment for the delivery of tactile and noxious stimuli to the skin, and the collection of psychophysical and physiological responses. The Biomedical Engineering Core will provide continuous engineering and programming support to the subprojects and enable the investigators to focus their efforts on scientific endeavors. Accordingly, the specific aims and function of this core are to: 1. Design, build, and install specialized biomedical instrumentation needed for the research proposed by the individual subprojects of the Program. 2. Provide the programming support needed to implement the experimental protocols involving human subjects proposed by the individual subprojects. 3. Provide routine maintenance, servicing and upgrades on existing and new biomedical instrumentation needed for the research proposed by the individual projects. 4. Provide 'on-call' repair service of the biomedical instrumentation to minimize disruption of the scheduled testing of subjects. 5. Maintain workstations and networking of computers used for data collection and analysis in the research space available for the Program at the School of Dentistry. 6. Train laboratory personnel (research assistants, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows) in the proper and safe use of the biomedical instrumentation and research devices in the laboratories.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Research Program Projects (P01)
Project #
1P01NS045685-01A2
Application #
6876999
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZNS1-SRB-A (20))
Project Start
2004-12-01
Project End
2009-06-30
Budget Start
2004-12-01
Budget End
2005-06-30
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2004
Total Cost
$168,043
Indirect Cost
Name
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Department
Type
DUNS #
608195277
City
Chapel Hill
State
NC
Country
United States
Zip Code
27599
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