Award
National Eye Institute 2R01EY031959-06A1
Connectivity and function of inhibitory neurons in the primate visual cortex
Recipient
Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Award Amount
$653,946.00
Ceiling
$653,946.00
Awarded
April 17, 2026
Identifier
2R01EY031959-06A1
This NIH-funded research project studies the connectivity and function of inhibitory neurons, specifically PV interneurons, in the primate visual cortex using advanced viral tracing and optogenetic methods to better understand neural circuits and their role in neurological disorders.
Description
Research project funded by NIH focusing on inhibitory neurons in the primate visual cortex. The project involves advanced techniques such as rabies-virus monosynaptic circuit tracing and optogenetics to understand the laminar- and subtype-specific connectivity and function of PV-INs. The goal is to increase understanding of neural circuit function and its implications for neurological disorders.