Understanding how memory generalization works in the brain
Official title: Individual differences in memory generalization
Funded at University of Oregon · NIH-10741060 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how our brains use past memories to handle new situations, especially focusing on a part of the brain called the hippocampus, and it's for anyone interested in understanding how memory works and how it might relate to memory problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oregon NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project start | August 7, 2023 |
| Project end | August 6, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $137,086 |
| NIH project number | 1R03MH131955-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10741060 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing anxiety or depression who are interested in understanding their memory processes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with severe cognitive impairments or neurological disorders unrelated to memory generalization may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how our brains generalize memories from past experiences to new situations, focusing on the role of the hippocampus. Participants will engage in various memory tasks to help researchers identify the mechanisms that support memory generalization versus memory specificity. By examining individual differences in memory performance, the study aims to clarify how different cognitive processes may be involved in these tasks. The findings could lead to a better understanding of memory-related disorders and inform future therapeutic approaches.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of memory processes, potentially leading to improved treatments for anxiety and depression.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding memory processes, but this specific focus on memory generalization is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oregon
Eugene, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zeithamova, Dagmar — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: Zeithamova, Dagmar
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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.