Advanced training in understanding how we see and process visual information
Official title: Visual Neuroscience Advanced Research Training Course
Funded at Marine Biological Laboratory · NIH-11036683 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about a two-week training course in Visual Neuroscience for students who want to learn the latest techniques for understanding how we see and how our brains process visual information, with hands-on experience from top experts in the field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Marine Biological Laboratory NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Woods Hole, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $264,226 |
| NIH project number | 1R25EY036945-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11036683 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are graduate students and postdoctoral researchers interested in visual neuroscience and related fields.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic or research training in visual neuroscience may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on a two-week intensive training course in Visual Neuroscience at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA. The course aims to equip students with knowledge and skills in modern techniques for studying visual perception and the underlying neural mechanisms. Participants will learn from leading experts through lectures and hands-on training, covering topics such as neural connectivity, phototransduction, and the relationship between neural activity and visual behavior. This program is designed to enhance lab proficiency and deepen understanding of visual neuroscience concepts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the training of future scientists in the field of visual neuroscience, leading to advancements in understanding vision-related disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous training programs in neuroscience have shown success in enhancing research skills and knowledge, indicating that this approach is likely to be beneficial.
Where this research is happening
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Marine Biological Laboratory
Woods Hole, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hyman, Linda E — Marine Biological Laboratory
- Study coordinator: Hyman, Linda E
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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.