Mapping the development of the human dorsal visual cortex
Official title: Development of Human Dorsal Visual Cortex
Funded at Princeton University · NIH-11024604 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a part of the brain that helps us see and pay attention develops from childhood to adulthood, using fun video games and brain scans to understand how these changes affect how we behave as we grow up.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Princeton University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Princeton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | March 1, 2025 |
| Project end | February 28, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $476,451 |
| NIH project number | 1R01EY036881-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11024604 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include children aged 8 and older, adolescents, and adults who may have attention-related conditions or visual processing challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with severe cognitive impairments or those unable to participate in the required imaging and behavioral tasks may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the dorsal visual stream, a key pathway in the brain responsible for processing visual information related to attention and spatial awareness, develops from childhood through adulthood. Using advanced imaging techniques like functional MRI and quantitative MRI, along with engaging video game-based experiments, the study aims to create detailed atlases that illustrate both the functional and structural changes in this visual processing pathway. By collecting diverse data from participants, the research seeks to understand how these changes influence behavioral development over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for visual processing disorders, particularly in children and adolescents.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has successfully mapped other visual pathways, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights into the dorsal visual stream as well.
Where this research is happening
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Princeton University
Princeton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gomez, Jesse Lee — Princeton University
- Study coordinator: Gomez, Jesse Lee
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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.