How the brain learns patterns and language
Official title: Cortical-Hippocampal Circuit Dynamics for Statistical Learning
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-11133889 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different parts of the brain work together to help us learn language and recognize patterns, which could help improve understanding and support for people with language challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | April 17, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $673,581 |
| NIH project number | 1R01NS136498-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11133889 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include healthy individuals and epilepsy patients who can undergo intracranial EEG monitoring.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with severe cognitive impairments unrelated to language acquisition may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the brain's cortical and hippocampal regions work together to enable statistical learning, which is crucial for acquiring language and other cognitive skills. By using advanced techniques like magnetoencephalography (MEG) and intracranial EEG, the study aims to understand the interactions between these brain areas during the learning process. The goal is to uncover the mechanisms behind how we recognize patterns and rules in language, which could lead to better insights into cognitive development and potential interventions for language-related deficits.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of language acquisition and lead to improved therapies for individuals with language and cognitive impairments.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results in understanding brain dynamics related to learning, but this specific approach combining MEG and iEEG is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Henin, Simon — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Henin, Simon
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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.