Understanding how social behavior varies among individuals
Official title: Cellular, neurogenomic and neuroendocrine mechanisms underlying variation in social behavior
Funded at Emory University · NIH-10940981 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how different biological factors affect how prairie voles respond to social situations, which could help us understand how social interactions influence health and behavior in people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $447,025 |
| NIH project number | 1R35GM155357-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10940981 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing challenges in social perception or behavior, particularly those at risk for neuropsychiatric conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not experience social behavior difficulties or neuropsychiatric symptoms may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how different biological factors influence individual responses to social situations, using prairie voles as a model. By examining genetic, neurobiological, and behavioral variations, the study aims to uncover the mechanisms behind social behaviors such as bonding and aggression. The researchers will enhance methods for measuring these behaviors and identify specific cell populations that react to social stimuli. This work could provide insights into how social environments affect health and behavior in humans.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and treatment of social behavior difficulties and neuropsychiatric symptoms in humans.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding social behavior through animal models, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnson, Zachary V — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Johnson, Zachary V
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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.