Investigating how cognitive tasks affect visual processing in the brain
Deep sampling of cognitive effects in the human visual system
This study is looking at how doing different thinking tasks affects how our brains see and understand things, using special brain scans to see what happens while people complete visual challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10862842 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how our engagement in cognitive tasks influences the way our brain processes visual information. By using advanced imaging techniques like functional MRI (fMRI), the researchers aim to capture detailed brain activity while participants perform various visual tasks. The study will generate a large dataset that can help improve existing models of visual processing, providing insights into both stimulus-driven and task-driven effects in the visual system.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing difficulties with visual processing, particularly those with conditions like facial recognition agnosia.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have visual processing issues or cognitive engagement challenges may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and treatment of visual processing disorders, such as facial recognition agnosia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using fMRI to study cognitive influences on visual processing, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kay, Kendrick Norris — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Kay, Kendrick Norris
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.