Understanding how the brain coordinates behavior over different time scales
Neural basis of behavioral timescale coordination
This study is looking at how the brains of monkeys help them make quick decisions and plan for the future, by watching their movements and brain activity to understand how they balance different timing needs when choosing what to do.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10975042 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the brain manages various time scales in behavior, from quick movements to long-term planning, using advanced deep learning techniques. By studying freely moving rhesus macaques, the researchers will analyze how their movements relate to cognitive factors like reward expectations. They will also explore the neural connections involved in this coordination by recording brain activity in multiple regions. The goal is to uncover the mechanisms that allow the brain to balance different temporal demands during decision-making and action.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with conditions affecting cognitive and behavioral functions, particularly those related to decision-making and movement.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to cognitive processing or behavioral coordination may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of cognitive processes and lead to improved treatments for behavioral disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding behavioral coordination through neural mechanisms, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zimmermann, Jan — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Zimmermann, Jan
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.