Understanding how attention affects memory development in infants
Discovering how emerging oscillatory dynamics interact with attention to shape memory representations in infancy
This study is looking at how babies' brains develop their ability to pay attention and remember things as they grow from 3 to 24 months old, using special technology to see how their brain activity changes during this time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia Univ New York Morningside NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10996977 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between attention and memory in infants, focusing on how their developing brains process information. By using EEG technology, the study will track changes in brain oscillations from 3 to 24 months of age, examining how these changes influence visual attention and memory. The research aims to uncover the neural mechanisms that support the bidirectional relationship between learning to pay attention and using attention to enhance learning.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are infants aged 3 to 24 months who are typically developing or at risk for developmental delays.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 3 to 24 months or those with significant neurological impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of cognitive development in infants, potentially informing early interventions for developmental delays.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the relationship between attention and memory in adults, but this specific approach in infants is novel.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia Univ New York Morningside — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Forest, Tess — Columbia Univ New York Morningside
- Study coordinator: Forest, Tess
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.