Understanding how adolescent brain development affects visual processing
The adolescent development of top-down feedback for visual processing
This study looks at how the brain learns to process what we see during the teenage years by exploring the connections between two important areas in the brain, using mice to understand how these changes help improve our ability to understand visual information.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgia State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10903064 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the brain's feedback mechanisms for visual processing develop during adolescence, a critical period for cognitive growth. Using a mouse model, the study focuses on the connections between the anterior cingulate area and the primary visual cortex, examining how these connections evolve and improve visual context processing. By analyzing the structural and functional changes in these brain regions, the research aims to shed light on the neural basis of visual perception during this developmental stage.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12-20 who may be experiencing visual processing challenges or related cognitive issues.
Not a fit: Patients outside the adolescent age range or those without visual processing concerns may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of visual processing development, potentially leading to better interventions for neurological and psychiatric disorders affecting vision.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific focus on adolescent top-down feedback in visual processing is relatively novel, similar studies have shown promising results in understanding neural development and its implications for cognitive functions.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Georgia State University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rader Groves, Anna — Georgia State University
- Study coordinator: Rader Groves, Anna
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.