Award
National Eye Institute 5R01EY034503-03
Cellular Mechanisms of State-Dependent Processing in Visual Cortex
Recipient
University of Connecticut Storrs, Department of Psychology
Award Amount
$342,125.00
Ceiling
$342,125.00
Awarded
September 19, 2025
Identifier
5R01EY034503-03
Research project studying how brain states affect visual processing using rabbit models to improve understanding and safety related to drowsy driving and attention deficits.
Description
The proposed research investigates how information processing in the visual system changes as brain states shift from alert to drowsy and sleep. It aims to understand the cellular mechanisms driving these state-dependent changes and their impact on visual perception. The study will utilize intracellular and extracellular recordings in rabbits, a model animal, to analyze neuronal responses across different brain states. The findings will enhance understanding of visual processing and inform tools for detecting decreased attention and preventing drowsy driving accidents.