Award
National Institute of Mental Health 5R01MH128688-05
Neuroendocrine circuits for engagement in affiliative social interactions
Recipient
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Newark, NJ, United States
Award Amount
$454,353.00
Ceiling
$454,353.00
Awarded
May 21, 2026
Identifier
5R01MH128688-05
Research project funded by the National Institute of Mental Health to study oxytocin neuron activity and its role in social engagement, with the goal of developing treatments for loneliness and ASD.
Description
This project aims to dissect the neuroendocrine mechanisms driving voluntary engagement in social interactions, focusing on oxytocin circuits, to develop therapeutic interventions for loneliness and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).