Neural circuits for residual vision after damage to striate cortex [ 2017 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Marcello Rosa (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Akiya Watakabe ,  Dr HsinHao Yu ,  Prof Partha Mitra ,  Prof Paul Martin
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Brief description Brain cells have the ability to rearrange their connections to create alternate pathways, which compensate for loss of function following brain damage. To understand why some people become blind after damage to the visual cortex, and some don't, we will determine how neural connections change following lesions in different stages of life. The project will provide important information that may allow future development of treatments for blindness due to stroke or traumatic brain injury.

Funding Amount $662,220.00

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