Understanding how different brain areas communicate with each other
Official title: CRCNS: Dissecting Directed Interactions Amongst Multiple Neuronal Populations
Funded at Carnegie-Mellon University · NIH-10914295 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different parts of the brain work together to send signals, focusing on the visual system of macaques, to help us understand conditions like autism and how brain communication influences behavior.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Carnegie-Mellon University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $338,510 |
| NIH project number | 5R01EY035896-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10914295 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or related conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with neurological conditions unrelated to autism or those without any neurological disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the complex interactions between multiple brain areas to better understand how signals are transmitted across the brain. By developing advanced statistical methods, the team aims to analyze the flow of neuronal signals in a more comprehensive way than previous studies, which often focused on single neurons or limited interactions. The research will specifically examine the visual system of macaques, allowing for detailed insights into how brain areas work together. This could lead to a deeper understanding of conditions like autism and how brain communication affects behavior.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of brain communication, potentially leading to improved treatments for autism and related disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in understanding brain interactions, but this approach aims to provide a novel and more comprehensive analysis.
Where this research is happening
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Carnegie-Mellon University
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yu, Byron M. — Carnegie-Mellon University
- Study coordinator: Yu, Byron M.
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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.