Exploring how brain circuits influence behavior and mental health
Official title: 2025 Modulation of Neural Circuits and Behavior Gordon Research Conference and Gordon Research Seminar
Funded at Gordon Research Conferences · NIH-11070933 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about exploring how certain brain chemicals affect our thoughts and actions, and it’s for anyone interested in understanding more about mental health issues like depression and PTSD, with the hope of finding better treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Gordon Research Conferences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Greenwich, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | February 1, 2025 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $10,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13NS141630-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11070933 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals experiencing mental health issues such as depression, PTSD, or other brain-related disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with stable mental health and no history of brain dysfunction may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how the brain's neuromodulatory systems, which include catecholamines and neuropeptides, influence behavior and cognitive functions. The project will involve a conference where scientists will discuss new methods for studying brain function and behavior, including in vivo imaging and neural circuit manipulation. Insights gained from this research could help explain how brain dysfunctions contribute to conditions like depression and PTSD, ultimately aiming to improve mental health treatments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and treatment options for mental health disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding neuromodulatory systems and their impact on behavior, indicating that this approach has potential for significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
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Gordon Research Conferences
East Greenwich, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lin, Dayu — Gordon Research Conferences
- Study coordinator: Lin, Dayu
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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.