Understanding how myelination develops in the human visual cortex.
Official title: Integrate neuroimaging, molecular quantitation, and cytoarchitecture to elucidate the development of myelination in human visual cortex.
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-11071102 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how the brain's visual areas grow and change during a baby's first year of life, using special imaging techniques to see how the brain's wiring improves, which helps with seeing, learning, and remembering things.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $48,703 |
| NIH project number | 1F31EY037180-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11071102 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are infants and young children under the age of 2 who may be experiencing atypical visual development.
✕Less likely to help
Patients over the age of 2 or those without visual developmental concerns may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the development of myelination in the human visual cortex during the critical first year of life. By utilizing advanced quantitative magnetic resonance imaging (qMRI) and histological methods, the study aims to measure the microstructural changes in the visual system and understand how myelination influences neuronal communication, learning, and memory. The research focuses on specific visual areas that develop at different rates, providing insights into how these areas mature and function over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions for developmental visual atypicalities in infants.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding myelination and its impact on brain development, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bacmeister, Clara María — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Bacmeister, Clara María
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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.