Multisensory Convergence and Integration in Thalamic and Cortico-Thalamo-Cortical Circuitry (360G-Wellcome-105241_Z_14_A)
The thalamus occupies a unique position. All sensory information, but olfaction, travels through the thalamus before reaching its cortical destination. Furthermore, it has been found to be mediating communication between several cortical areas. However, the functional anatomy and role of such cortico-thalamo-cortical circuits are poorly understood in sensory processing. The thalamus has also been found to contain an intra-thalamic pathway, which appears to berelevant for sensorimotor integration. This project aims to elucidate the anatomy and functional role of such thalamic and corticothalamo-cortical circuits mediating multisensory convergence and integration. This is carried out in high spatial and temporal resolution using genetically targeted anatomical tracing and optogenetics. Such multisensory integration and convergence within the thalamus, could have deep implications for the understanding of early sensory processing and what sort of information the cortex is expected to receive from neurons earlier sensory pathways.
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Grant Details
Amount Awarded | 41872 |
Applicant Surname | Lohse |
Approval Committee | Internal Decision Panel for C&S |
Award Date | 2016-09-30T00:00:00+00:00 |
Financial Year | 2015/16 |
Grant Programme: Title | PhD Studentship (Basic) |
Internal ID | 105241/Z/14/A |
Lead Applicant | Dr Michael Lohse |
Partnership Value | 41872 |
Planned Dates: End Date | 2018-09-30T00:00:00+00:00 |
Planned Dates: Start Date | 2015-10-01T00:00:00+00:00 |
Recipient Org: Country | United Kingdom |
Region | South East |
Sponsor(s) | Prof Andrew King |