Understanding how a specific brain region influences reward and behavior
Official title: Examining the neural substrates of reward in the lateral septum
Funded at Emory University · NIH-10907520 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at a part of the brain called the lateral septum to see how it affects feelings of reward and anxiety, using special imaging techniques while people do certain tasks, to help us better understand how this area works and its role in these feelings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | August 11, 2023 |
| Project end | August 10, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,974 |
| NIH project number | 5F31MH133373-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10907520 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing anxiety disorders or those interested in the neurological basis of reward behaviors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have anxiety disorders or related behavioral issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the lateral septum, a brain region involved in various behaviors and psychiatric disorders like anxiety. The study aims to explore how different parts of this region contribute to reward-related behaviors by using advanced imaging techniques during specific behavioral tasks. By examining the connections between the lateral septum and other brain areas, the research seeks to clarify the functional diversity of this region and its implications for understanding anxiety and reward processing.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and treatment options for anxiety and related disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the roles of different brain regions in behavior, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Isaac, Jennifer Samantha — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Isaac, Jennifer Samantha
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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.