How the Brain Controls Eye Movements Using Balance and Vision
Vestibular and Visual Control of Eye Movement
['FUNDING_R01'] · STANFORD UNIVERSITY · NIH-11125976
This project helps us understand how our brains combine information from our eyes and sense of balance to precisely control eye movements, and how our brains learn to make these movements more accurate.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | STANFORD UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (STANFORD, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11125976 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Our nervous system is amazing at taking different kinds of information and combining them to guide our actions, and it can even learn to improve these actions over time. This project explores how the brain's circuits process signals from our vision and balance systems to control how our eyes move. Researchers are using a mix of experiments and computer models to figure out how these signals are transformed within the brain. The goal is to understand how learning changes these brain circuits, leading to more accurate and timely eye movements.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This foundational research does not directly involve patient participation at this stage, but future clinical applications may benefit individuals with disorders affecting eye movement or balance.
Not a fit: Patients without conditions related to eye movement control or balance may not see direct benefits from this specific basic science project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could provide a fundamental understanding of brain function that leads to better ways to help people with eye movement disorders or balance issues.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds upon existing knowledge of neural circuits and learning, using an interdisciplinary approach to deepen our understanding of these complex processes.
Where this research is happening
STANFORD, UNITED STATES
- STANFORD UNIVERSITY — STANFORD, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RAYMOND, JENNIFER L — STANFORD UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: RAYMOND, JENNIFER L
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.