Award
National Eye Institute 5R01EY026286-10
Cell Type Specific Visual Processing in the Superior Colliculus
Recipient
University of Virginia
Award Amount
$485,530.00
Ceiling
$485,530.00
Awarded
June 11, 2026
Identifier
5R01EY026286-10
Research grant awarded by the National Eye Institute to the University of Virginia for studying cell-type-specific visual processing in the superior colliculus to understand neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Description
NIH grant project for research on visual processing in the superior colliculus, focusing on cell-type-specific responses and neural mechanisms related to visual motion and locomotion in mice. The project aims to provide insights into neurological and psychiatric disorders such as dyslexia, schizophrenia, and autism spectrum disorders.