Understanding how different brain circuits interact in the auditory system of primates
Official title: Dynamic circuit motifs underlying multimodal interactions in primate auditory cortex
Funded at Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psych Res · NIH-10873849 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different parts of the brain work together when primates listen to sounds and react to them, helping us understand how we hear and respond to what we hear in our everyday lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psych Res NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Orangeburg, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $668,437 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DC019979-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10873849 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would be individuals with auditory processing issues or related cognitive challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with purely structural auditory impairments that do not involve brain circuit interactions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how various brain circuits in the auditory system of primates interact with each other during complex behaviors, such as listening and responding to sounds in a natural environment. By using advanced techniques to record brain activity from multiple areas simultaneously, the study aims to differentiate between circuits that transmit information and those that modulate it. This approach allows researchers to gain insights into how the brain processes auditory information and integrates it with other sensory inputs and motor actions. The findings could enhance our understanding of auditory perception and related cognitive functions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for auditory processing disorders and enhance our understanding of brain function in complex environments.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of studying multisensory interactions in the brain is gaining traction, this specific investigation into dynamic circuit motifs in the primate auditory cortex is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psych Res
Orangeburg, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: O'connell, Monica Noelle — Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psych Res
- Study coordinator: O'connell, Monica Noelle
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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.
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