How different brain pathways help us learn to recognize sounds
Official title: Distinct contributions of converging neural pathways to auditory learning
Funded at University of Oregon · NIH-10657285 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different parts of the brain help us learn and make choices based on sounds, using mice to see how they figure out different noises and how that information moves through their brains.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oregon NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $1,707,251 |
| NIH project number | 1RF1NS131993-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10657285 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would include individuals with auditory processing challenges or related neurological conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to auditory processing or those who do not experience difficulties in sound discrimination may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how various neural pathways in the brain contribute to our ability to learn and make decisions based on auditory information. By studying mice trained to perform tasks that require them to discriminate between different sounds, the researchers aim to understand how information flows from the auditory thalamus and cortex to the striatum, a key area involved in motor control. The project will develop theoretical models to explain how these pathways work together during the learning process and execution of sound-related behaviors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of auditory learning, potentially leading to improved treatments for auditory processing disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding neural pathways related to sensory processing, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oregon
Eugene, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jaramillo, Santiago — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: Jaramillo, Santiago
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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.