The motor cortex is highly involved in the planning and performance of voluntary movements. The paradigm consisting of reaching a visual target has made the study of such complex processes possible by focusing on concrete aspects of the phenomenon that can be modeled. Analytical optimization techniques and neural networks will be used to test a mathematical model of reaching movement in three dimensions. The networks will investigate the dynamics and the kinematics of motor movement representation in the cortex. Posteriorly, available neurobiological data will be used to assess the validity of this theory.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)
Project #
3F31NS010109-05S1
Application #
6399383
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1 (01))
Program Officer
Edwards, Emmeline
Project Start
2000-01-01
Project End
Budget Start
2000-01-01
Budget End
2001-06-30
Support Year
5
Fiscal Year
2001
Total Cost
$372
Indirect Cost
Name
University of California San Diego
Department
Psychology
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
077758407
City
La Jolla
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
92093
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