Understanding how different brain regions communicate during decision-making
Official title: P4: Multiregion interactions
Funded at Princeton University · NIH-10900688 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different parts of the brain work together when we remember things and make decisions, and it aims to help people by understanding how brain activity changes with different tasks.
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) | $685,433 |
| NIH project number | 5U19NS132720-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10900688 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are individuals with cognitive impairments or those interested in understanding decision-making processes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with no cognitive issues or those not engaged in decision-making tasks may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the interactions between various brain regions involved in working memory and decision-making. By utilizing advanced recording technologies, the project aims to capture how information flows between these regions and how this communication changes based on different tasks. Patients may benefit from insights gained through large-scale recordings and targeted experiments that explore the effects of neural activity perturbations. The research combines innovative methodologies to provide a comprehensive understanding of brain function.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for cognitive disorders by enhancing our understanding of brain interactions.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in understanding brain region interactions, but this approach is innovative and aims to provide new insights.
Where this research is happening
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Princeton University
Princeton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Witten, Ilana — Princeton University
- Study coordinator: Witten, Ilana
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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.