2025 Seed Grant
Scott R. Pluta, Ph.D.
Purdue University
Rosalie A. Ciardullo Seed Grant
This project investigates how different parts of the brain work together to positively reinforce our attention while ignoring distractions or negative associations. In this proposal, we will study connections between the cerebral cortex and downstream brain structures to understand the contribution of different neural pathways to this process. We expect our findings to reveal the contribution of specific circuits to value-based decision-making. This research is directly relevant to understanding the neural mechanisms of attention deficits and compulsivity. Ultimately, results from this proposal could facilitate novel treatments for cognitive impairments caused by problematic or uncontrollable sensory associations.
