Understanding how attention affects visual processing in the brain
Functional organization and spatial resolution of attentional feedback from frontal to visual cortex
['FUNDING_R01'] · GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY · NIH-11057807
This study is looking at how paying attention helps our brains notice things we see, using mice to explore the brain connections that make this happen, which could help us understand more about attention and how it affects our actions.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ATLANTA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11057807 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how attention influences the way our brain processes visual information. It focuses on the feedback mechanisms from the frontal cortex to various visual areas, particularly how these connections enhance our ability to detect visual stimuli in specific locations. By using advanced techniques like optogenetics and multi-area recordings in mice, the study aims to uncover the neural circuits involved in attentional control. This could provide insights into the underlying mechanisms of attention and its impact on behavior.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would include individuals with attentional deficits or cognitive control issues.
Not a fit: Patients with no cognitive or attentional issues may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of attentional deficits and related cognitive disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using similar techniques to study neural mechanisms of attention, indicating a promising avenue for further exploration.
Where this research is happening
ATLANTA, UNITED STATES
- GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY — ATLANTA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HAIDER, BILAL — GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
- Study coordinator: HAIDER, BILAL
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.
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