Understanding how eye movements affect brain activity and visual processing
Official title: Multi-scale Dissection of Frontal Lobe Circuits for Interacting Eye Movements
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11041105 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how our eye movements affect brain activity, especially in the part of the brain that helps us see and think, to better understand how we process what we see in everyday life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $472,843 |
| NIH project number | 5R01EY035673-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11041105 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing visual perception issues or cognitive disorders related to eye movement.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with stable visual and cognitive functions who do not experience any eye movement-related issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the complex relationship between eye movements and brain activity, particularly in the prefrontal cortex, which is crucial for visual perception and cognition. By examining how different types of eye movements interact and influence visual processing, the study aims to provide a more accurate understanding of how we engage with the visual world. The researchers will measure the responsiveness of neurons in the brain to various eye movements, which could lead to new insights into visual-motor integration. This approach seeks to bridge the gap between laboratory findings and real-world applications, enhancing our understanding of visual perception.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for visual and cognitive disorders by enhancing our understanding of how eye movements influence brain function.
How similar studies have gone: While the investigation of eye movements and brain activity is a well-studied area, this research aims to explore novel interactions that have not been extensively tested, making it a potentially groundbreaking approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mayo, Joseph Patrick — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Mayo, Joseph Patrick
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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.