Award
National Eye Institute 5F31EY036691-02
The Influence of the Pretectum on the Pulvinar Nucleus
Recipient
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Award Amount
$36,386.00
Ceiling
$36,386.00
Awarded
February 12, 2026
Identifier
5F31EY036691-02
Research project funded by the National Eye Institute to study how the pretectum influences the pulvinar nucleus in the brain, focusing on neural circuits related to active vision and eye movement disorders.
Description
The proposed research will investigate brain circuits involved in active vision, linking visual motion perception and gaze shifts. It aims to provide insights into disorders like dyslexia and schizophrenia, and improve eye movement disorder diagnostics using eye tracking.