Understanding how brain signals influence eye movement and attention.
Official title: Investigating the distribution and timing of pre-saccadic modulation across cortical layers in MT and the influence of FEF signals
Funded at University of Rochester · NIH-10994768 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how certain brain signals influence where we focus our attention and how our eyes move, using marmosets to learn more about how these signals work right before we make quick eye movements.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,974 |
| NIH project number | 1F31EY035866-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10994768 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research would be individuals with attention-related impairments or those interested in cognitive neuroscience.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with severe neurological disorders that affect eye movement or those not able to participate in cognitive tasks may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how signals from the frontal eye fields (FEF) of the brain affect attention and eye movements, particularly just before a saccade, which is a rapid movement of the eye. By studying marmosets, the researchers will record neural activity in different layers of the visual cortex to see how these signals modulate responses to visual stimuli. The goal is to understand the timing and distribution of these neural enhancements, which could provide insights into the mechanisms of attention and perception.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a better understanding of attention mechanisms, potentially improving treatments for attention-related disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the neural mechanisms of attention and eye movements, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bucklaew, Amy Beatrice — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Bucklaew, Amy Beatrice
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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.