Interhemispheric brain coordination for memory and action
Official title: CRCNS: Interhemispheric coordination for memory and action
Funded at Carnegie-Mellon University · NIH-11383125 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Researchers are exploring how both brain halves work together to store memories and guide actions, which could improve understanding and treatment of brain disorders.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Carnegie-Mellon University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $374,635 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NS147766-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11383125 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with brain disorders or injuries where interhemispheric coordination affects memory or movement.
✕Less likely to help
People without brain conditions affecting interhemispheric processing may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project at Carnegie Mellon University examines how the two brain hemispheres coordinate to support memory and movement. Using advanced multi-contact electrode technology and dynamic attractor models, it aims to uncover how the prefrontal cortex represents information across both sides of the brain. Results could inform rehabilitation approaches after brain injury by revealing how hemispheric collaboration supports memory and behavior. The work focuses on human-relevant brain processes and translates findings toward strategies that help people with brain disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: A clearer picture of how both hemispheres communicate could lead to better rehabilitation strategies for memory and motor function after brain injury or disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work has shown that hemispheric coordination plays a role in complex cognitive tasks, supporting the potential for meaningful advances here.
Where this research is happening
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Carnegie-Mellon University
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Smith, Matthew a — Carnegie-Mellon University
- Study coordinator: Smith, Matthew a
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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.