Award
National Institute of Mental Health 2R15MH127534-02
Differentiating fear generalization and extinction neuronal ensembles in prefrontal cortex
Recipient
VASSAR COLLEGE
Award Amount
$556,875.00
Ceiling
$556,875.00
Awarded
July 28, 2026
Identifier
2R15MH127534-02
Research project funded by the National Institute of Mental Health to study neuronal mechanisms of fear extinction and generalization in the prefrontal cortex, with implications for PTSD treatment.
Description
This project aims to understand whether extinction and generalization processes in the prefrontal cortex are mutually exclusive or overlapping, focusing on neuronal activity related to fear responses and PTSD. It involves visualization and manipulation of neurons activated during these processes to enhance understanding and inform PTSD treatments.