Understanding how brain circuits control eye movements in zebrafish
Official title: The development of multimodal dynamics in a short-term memory system
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-10928734 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how certain brain circuits in zebrafish help control eye movements during different visual tasks, which could help us understand how our brains make decisions and coordinate movements.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $79,284 |
| NIH project number | 5F32MH134449-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10928734 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research would include adolescents with conditions affecting motor control or cognitive function.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to motor control or cognitive function may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the dynamics of neural circuits in the zebrafish brain that are responsible for controlling eye movements. By using advanced imaging techniques and optogenetic stimulation, researchers aim to observe how these circuits behave during different visual tasks. The study focuses on the oculomotor integrator, a specific brain circuit that helps adaptively control gaze position, and seeks to understand how variations in circuit activity relate to behavior. This work could provide insights into the fundamental mechanisms of decision-making and motor control in the brain.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of brain function and lead to improved treatments for disorders affecting movement and decision-making.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research using zebrafish as a model organism has shown promise in understanding neural circuits and their functions, indicating that this approach is both innovative and grounded in successful methodologies.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Davis, Gregory Patrick — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Davis, Gregory Patrick
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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.
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