Award
National Eye Institute 5R01EY020950-15
Neural Mechanisms of Stereoscopic Vision
Recipient
University of Virginia
Award Amount
$521,820.00
Ceiling
$521,820.00
Awarded
May 13, 2026
Identifier
5R01EY020950-15
A NIH-funded research project investigating the neural mechanisms of stereoscopic vision using tree shrews, focusing on disparity selectivity, inhibitory neurons, and synaptic connectivity to understand and treat visual disorders.
Description
This project uses tree shrews as an animal model to investigate disparity selectivity in the primary visual cortex (V1), the role of inhibitory neurons, and synaptic connectivity, combining in vivo experiments and computational modeling to reveal principles of stereoscopic vision. The research aims to contribute to understanding and treating disorders such as amblyopia and strabismus.