How the brain processes motion through different senses in monkeys
Official title: Neural Correlates of Auditory, Visual, and Audiovisual Motion Perception in Macaque Extrastriate Cortex
Funded at Vanderbilt University · NIH-11001097 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | July 29, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $34,295 |
| NIH project number | 5F31EY035167-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11001097 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals with sensory processing disorders, such as those with ADHD or autism.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with purely visual or auditory impairments without any multisensory processing issues may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schoenhaut, Adriana — Vanderbilt University
- Study coordinator: Schoenhaut, Adriana
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About this research
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