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NIHNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH

CRCNS: Dissection and control of cognitive thalamocortical dynamics

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Institution
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, NY
Principal investigator
Zhe Sage Chen
Funding
$508K
Duration
2024–2029
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Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY (See instructions): Cognitive flexibility, the ability to mentally switch between different thoughts and action plans, is critical for survival in a rapidly changing environment. Impaired cognitive switching capacity is characteristic of the cognitive inflexibility seen in multiple mental illnesses such as schizophrenia. Despite the fundamental importance and

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  • Zhe Sage ChenPI
  • Michael M HalassaPI

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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTHR01Special Emphasis Panel[ZRG1-BN-P(50)P]thoughtsthalamocorticalcognitive flexibilitycrcnsdynamics projectmental illnessesfundamental importancecognitive

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