Award
NIH Reporter #5F32DA062467-02
Neural mechanisms of psilocybin action in the frontal cortex
Recipient
Cornell University
Award Amount
$78,040.00
Ceiling
$78,040.00
Awarded
March 19, 2026
Identifier
5F32DA062467-02
NIH funding supports research into how psilocybin affects frontal-cortex neural circuits, with the goal of understanding its potential therapeutic effects for substance use disorders.
Description
This project examines psilocybin’s effects on neuronal activity and cellular and microcircuit mechanisms in the mouse medial frontal cortex, focusing on GABAergic interneurons and soma-dendrite coupling. The research aims to clarify how psilocybin shapes cortical information processing and may support improved addiction treatments.