How recent experiences influence our ability to adapt behavior
Understanding the Role of Quantitative Internal Signals in Behavioral Flexibility
This study is looking at how our brains learn from recent experiences to help us make better choices, and it's designed for anyone curious about how we adapt our actions based on what we've just experienced.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rockefeller University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11080996 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how our brains use very recent experiences to update expectations and guide our behavior. By studying neural activity in animal models, the project aims to understand how signals related to decision-making and reward influence our ability to adapt our actions. The researchers will analyze how these internal signals, such as ramping neural activity and reward-prediction errors, contribute to behavioral flexibility. This understanding could provide insights into cognitive processes that are crucial for adaptive behavior in humans.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with autism spectrum disorder who may benefit from improved understanding of behavioral adaptation.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to behavioral flexibility or cognitive adaptation may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of cognitive flexibility, potentially leading to better interventions for conditions like autism.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding neural correlates of behavior in animal models, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Rockefeller University — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Maimon, Gaby — Rockefeller University
- Study coordinator: Maimon, Gaby
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 below.