Understanding how brain regions support memory and decision-making
Official title: C4: Neuroanatomy
Funded at Princeton University · NIH-10900699 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different parts of the brain work together to help us remember things and make decisions, using special tools to see how brain cells connect and communicate, so we can better understand how our brains help us think.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Princeton University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Princeton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 8, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $457,594 |
| NIH project number | 5U19NS132720-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10900699 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with cognitive impairments or those interested in understanding brain function related to memory and decision-making.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with no cognitive impairments or those not interested in brain research may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the interactions between neurons and brain regions that facilitate working memory and decision-making. Using advanced neuroanatomy tools, including light-sheet microscopy and electron microscopy, the project aims to map neural connectivity and activation patterns across the brain. By analyzing brain tissue and gene expression, researchers will identify how different brain areas contribute to cognitive functions. This comprehensive approach will enhance our understanding of the brain's architecture and its role in cognitive processes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for cognitive impairments and better understanding of brain function.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research using similar neuroanatomy techniques has shown promise in mapping brain functions and understanding cognitive processes.
Where this research is happening
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Princeton University
Princeton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Samuel Sheng-Hung — Princeton University
- Study coordinator: Wang, Samuel Sheng-Hung
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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.
- 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.