Understanding How Our Eyes See Moving Objects
Mechanisms of Motion Detection in Retinal Neural Network
['FUNDING_R01'] · WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11117087
This research explores how the eye's nerve cells work together to detect moving objects, which is vital for our vision.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DETROIT, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11117087 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Our eyes have special nerve cells that help us see things moving around us. This project aims to uncover the tiny details of how these cells and their connections in the retina work to detect motion. Researchers will use advanced techniques to observe these cells in action, measure their electrical signals, and create computer models to understand their behavior. They are particularly interested in how certain cells, like starburst amacrine cells, communicate to process movement. The goal is to learn more about the fundamental ways our vision system processes the world.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients experiencing difficulties with motion perception or certain retinal conditions may find future applications of this research relevant to their care.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate new treatments or therapies will not directly benefit from this foundational research at this stage.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this foundational knowledge could help us better understand and potentially address conditions where motion perception is impaired.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds upon previous findings regarding retinal cell communication and introduces new hypotheses about how these cells tune their motion detection.
Where this research is happening
DETROIT, UNITED STATES
- WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY — DETROIT, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ICHINOSE, TOMOMI — WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: ICHINOSE, TOMOMI
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 below.