Understanding how the thalamus affects attention and decision-making.
Official title: Data and Analytical Core
Funded at Princeton University · NIH-11079585 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different parts of a brain area called the thalamus work together when we pay attention and think, which could help us understand and improve treatments for people with attention and cognitive issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Princeton University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Princeton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | April 3, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $329,274 |
| NIH project number | 5P50MH132642-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11079585 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals with cognitive disorders or those interested in the neurological basis of attention and decision-making.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to cognitive control or brain function may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the thalamus, a brain region crucial for attention and cognitive control. It aims to identify how different parts of the thalamus connect and communicate during various tasks in both humans and animals. By developing advanced tools for data analysis and sharing, the project will enhance our understanding of thalamic functions and their impact on brain networks. Patients may benefit from improved insights into cognitive disorders linked to thalamic dysfunction.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better treatments for cognitive disorders by enhancing our understanding of thalamic functions.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promising results in understanding brain connectivity and cognitive functions, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Princeton University
Princeton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chen, Zhe Sage — Princeton University
- Study coordinator: Chen, Zhe Sage
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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.