How decision-making affects memory in humans
Official title: The computational and neural mechanisms linking decision-making and memory in humans
Funded at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences · NIH-11239163 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is exploring how the choices we make can affect our memories and behaviors, especially for people who struggle with decision-making, to better understand why they might remember things incorrectly or get stuck on negative thoughts.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 11, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $248,799 |
| NIH project number | 4R00MH132873-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11239163 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing addiction or other psychiatric disorders that affect decision-making and memory.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without any cognitive impairments or those not affected by addiction or psychiatric disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between decision-making and memory, focusing on how our choices can influence our memories and behavior. By utilizing computational models and neurobiological methods, the study aims to uncover the mechanisms that link these two cognitive processes. It specifically looks at how impaired decision-making can lead to negative memory outcomes, such as rumination or false memories. The research will analyze brain activity in key areas involved in decision-making and memory, including the frontal cortex and hippocampus.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of memory-related issues in individuals with decision-making impairments.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using computational models to understand decision-making and memory, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Qasim, Salman Ehtesham — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Qasim, Salman Ehtesham
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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.