Understanding how the brain times movements accurately
Official title: A cerebellar synaptic mechanism for temporally precise behaviors
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-11111746 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a part of the brain called the cerebellum helps us move accurately, like when we blink our eyes or reach for something, and it's for anyone interested in understanding how brain injuries might affect movement timing.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | June 1, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $73,408 |
| NIH project number | 1F32NS141896-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11111746 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would include individuals with movement disorders or conditions affecting the cerebellum.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to motor control or cerebellar function may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the cerebellum, a part of the brain, helps coordinate precise movements by integrating information from the environment and the body's internal state. Using advanced optical tools, the study will examine the synaptic properties of cerebellar circuits in mice to understand how they generate accurate timing for behaviors like eye blinks and skilled reaching. By measuring the activity of specific brain cells during these tasks, researchers aim to uncover the mechanisms that allow for precise temporal control in movement. This could lead to insights into how timing in movement is affected by cerebellar damage.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of movement disorders and lead to improved treatments for conditions affecting motor control.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in understanding cerebellar functions, but this specific approach using novel optical tools is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schamiloglu, Selin - — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Schamiloglu, Selin -
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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.