How different parts of the brain work together to make decisions
Official title: Cross-brain, multi-region interactions in decision formation and decision commitment
Funded at Princeton University · NIH-11040135 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how different parts of the brain work together when making decisions, using special tools to track the activity of many brain cells in rats as they move around freely, and it aims to help us understand more about how our brains think and behave.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Princeton University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Princeton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 18, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $823,252 |
| NIH project number | 1R01MH138935-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11040135 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research would be individuals with conditions affecting decision-making and cognitive function.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with isolated brain injuries or those not experiencing cognitive impairments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the interactions between various regions of the brain during decision-making processes. By using advanced techniques to record the activity of thousands of neurons simultaneously in freely-moving rats, the study aims to uncover how these brain regions communicate and influence each other. The researchers will also develop new analytical methods to interpret the complex data generated from these recordings, providing insights into the neural dynamics involved in cognition and behavior.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of brain function and lead to improved treatments for cognitive disorders.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on single brain regions, this approach of simultaneous multi-region analysis is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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Princeton University
Princeton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brody, Carlos D — Princeton University
- Study coordinator: Brody, Carlos D
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.