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CRCNS: Dissection and control of cognitive thalamocortical dynamics

Chen, Zhe Sage (Contact)·NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, NY·2024–2029·ACTIVE

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NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, NY

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Chen, Zhe Sage (Contact)

FUNDING

$508K

YEAR

2024

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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

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTHR01Special Emphasis Panel[ZRG1-BN-P(50)P]switchingplansthoughtsdespitesurvivalsummarysfdimpairedcapacityactioninflexibilityfundamentalabilitycharacteristicdifferentmultiplerapidlyschizophreniacritical

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