Understanding how brain circuits for vision develop and function
Molecular Genetics of Visual Circuit Assembly in the Developing Superior Colliculus
['FUNDING_R01'] · YALE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10904006
This study is looking at how certain brain connections that help us see are formed and controlled, which could help people with visual problems caused by neurological conditions understand their issues better and possibly lead to new treatments.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | YALE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10904006 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the formation and regulation of neural circuits in the brain that are crucial for processing visual information. By focusing on the connections between the superior colliculus and thalamus, the study aims to uncover the genetic and molecular mechanisms that guide the development of these circuits. Patients may benefit from insights into how visual processing can be affected by neurological conditions, as the research explores how these connections are formed and modified. The approach includes examining specific genes and their roles in the development of visual pathways, which could lead to new therapeutic strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with visual processing disorders or neurological conditions that impact vision.
Not a fit: Patients with purely structural eye problems or those without neurological involvement may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for conditions that affect vision and visual processing.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding neural circuit development, but this specific focus on sSC-thalamic connections is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES
- YALE UNIVERSITY — NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KIM, IN-JUNG — YALE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: KIM, IN-JUNG
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.
Conditions: Candidate Disease Gene