How the hippocampus affects visual attention and memory.
Official title: The Role of Hippocampal Differentiation in Visual Object-based and Feature-based Attention
Funded at Yale University · NIH-10826274 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a part of the brain called the hippocampus helps us pay attention to what we see, which could help people with attention issues understand their condition better and find new ways to improve their focus.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 14, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $73,408 |
| NIH project number | 1F32EY035941-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10826274 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing attentional deficits or those interested in cognitive processes related to memory and perception.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with no cognitive or attentional issues may not find direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the role of the hippocampus, a brain region known for its involvement in memory, in shaping visual perception and attention. By utilizing behavioral experiments and functional MRI (fMRI) techniques, the study aims to understand how the hippocampus differentiates between visual stimuli, potentially influencing how we focus our attention. The research will explore how this differentiation may lead to a bias in visual perception, affecting how we process related versus unrelated visual information. Patients may benefit from insights into cognitive processes that could inform treatments for attention-related disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of attention mechanisms and lead to improved strategies for managing attentional deficits.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the hippocampus's role in visual processing, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Raccah, Omri — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Raccah, Omri
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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.