Award
Northwestern University 11380688
Determining the nigrostriatal circuit basis of false auditory perceptions.
Recipient
Northwestern University
Award Amount
$44,493.00
Ceiling
$44,493.00
Awarded
June 10, 2026
Identifier
11380688
NIH funded project at Northwestern University to study dopamine signaling in the striatum related to auditory perception and psychiatric diseases, with a focus on developing therapeutic strategies for sensory deficits.
Description
The project focuses on the neural substrates of sensory processing deficits in brain disorders, particularly involving dopamine signaling in the striatum and its relation to auditory perception and psychiatric diseases. The project involves genetic circuit manipulations, in vivo imaging, behavioral assessments, and aims to develop therapeutic strategies for sensory deficits in diseases like schizophrenia, autism, and psychosis. The training includes techniques in in vivo imaging, genetic targeting, coding, data analysis, scientific communication, mentorship, and outreach.