Understanding how brain circuits influence social behavior in early life
Neurobiology of Social Behavior: Circuit Analysis in Early Life
This study is exploring how the brain helps kids adapt their social behavior as they grow up, using special tools to see how their brain circuits work, and it aims to help us understand social behavior better, especially in kids with mental health challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10982548 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the neural circuits that support flexible social behavior during early development. By using advanced techniques such as electrophysiology and optogenetics, the project aims to understand how these circuits adapt to social demands and environmental changes. The principal investigator is focused on training to enhance skills in measuring and manipulating neural functions, which will ultimately contribute to a better understanding of social behavior in both typical and atypical development. This work is crucial for identifying how social behavior can be affected by mental health disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals under 21 years old who may be experiencing social behavior challenges or mental health disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who are over 21 years old or do not exhibit any social behavior challenges may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions for mental health disorders related to social behavior.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding neural circuits related to behavior, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Opendak, Maya — Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger
- Study coordinator: Opendak, Maya
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.