How the brain processes motion through different senses in monkeys
Neural Correlates of Auditory, Visual, and Audiovisual Motion Perception in Macaque Extrastriate Cortex
This study is looking at how macaque monkeys understand movement by combining what they see and hear, helping us learn more about how their brains work when they notice moving things around them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11001097 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the brain integrates information from different senses, particularly focusing on motion perception in macaques. By using behavioral experiments, the study aims to understand how the brain processes motion when influenced by other sensory inputs, such as sight and sound. The researchers will explore how these sensory interactions affect the way macaques perceive and respond to moving objects in their environment. This work could provide insights into the neural mechanisms behind multisensory processing and its impact on behavior.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals with sensory processing disorders, such as those with ADHD or autism.
Not a fit: Patients with purely visual or auditory impairments without any multisensory processing issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of sensory processing, potentially leading to improved treatments for conditions like ADHD and autism.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding multisensory integration, but this specific focus on motion perception in a primate model is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, UNITED STATES
- Vanderbilt University — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schoenhaut, Adriana — Vanderbilt University
- Study coordinator: Schoenhaut, Adriana
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.