Pathways to vision following lesions of the primary visual cortex [ 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2025 ]

Research Grant

Brief description Lesions due to stroke or trauma in the occipital lobe cause blindness, which can be complete or restricted to part of the visual field. My work has identified areas of the visual brain that remain active after such lesions. I want to find out if these areas can be used to partially restore vision. This project will study the potential roles of different surviving areas, how brain cells rewire their connections in response to damage, and how rehabilitation programs work at the cellular level.

Funding Amount $2,500,000

Funding Scheme Investigator Grants

Chief Investigator Prof Marcello Rosa

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