Understanding how we remember complex events in our daily lives
Official title: Event networks and the neural representations that support real-world memory
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11059210 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how kids remember and learn from different events in their lives, and how their choices and goals affect their memories, to better understand how our brains work when it comes to remembering things.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $458,893 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH133732-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11059210 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are experiencing developmental challenges or memory-related issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 0-11 years or those without memory-related concerns may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how our memory systems help us learn and make decisions by recalling complex sequences of events. It focuses on the relationships between different events and how these connections influence our ability to remember. By studying children and their experiences, the research aims to uncover the neural mechanisms that support real-world memory. The approach involves analyzing how choices and goals shape our memories of daily activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of memory processes, potentially leading to improved strategies for supporting memory in children and individuals with memory disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding memory through simpler associations, but this approach focusing on complex event networks is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chen, Janice — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Chen, Janice
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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.