Understanding how the brain's prefrontal cortex affects visual attention.
Official title: NIH Gonzalez-Amoretti Characterizing PopulationDynamics of Prefrontal Cortex which Govern the Modulation of Visual Processing
Funded at University of Rochester · NIH-10913355 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how certain parts of the brain help us pay attention to what we see, using monkeys to learn more about how these brain areas work together to focus on different visual things.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | August 21, 2023 |
| Project end | August 20, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,974 |
| NIH project number | 5F31EY035559-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10913355 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with attention deficits or related cognitive disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with visual processing issues not related to attentional modulation may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the role of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) in visual attention by examining how different sub-regions of the PFC interact to modulate visual processing. The study will focus on the frontal eye fields (FEF) and the ventral prearcuate region (VPA) in monkeys to understand how these areas contribute to attention shifts and visual signal processing. By characterizing the neuronal dynamics and communication between these regions, the research aims to uncover the mechanisms that govern how we focus on visual stimuli. This could involve analyzing how the brain integrates information about object identity and spatial location during visual tasks.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of attention-related disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the role of the prefrontal cortex in attention, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gonzalez-Amoretti, John Carl — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Gonzalez-Amoretti, John Carl
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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.