Project description
The sensory mechanism of surprising events
The scope of the EU-funded NeuroTick project is to study the neuronal mechanisms underlying the sensing of surprising events, key to the survival of many species. Scientists will investigate the hypothesis that the cerebellum plays a key role in the processing of unexpected events by creating mental models of future actions. This is plausible, given the connection of the cerebellum with the somatosensory cortex, the part of the brain responsible for somatic sensation. The project will employ animals to study tickling, a special form of unexpected touch that contains elements of both sensory and social surprise.
Fields of science
Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
MSCA-IF-GF - Global FellowshipsCoordinator
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Net EU contribution
€ 246 669,12
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Non-EU contribution
€ 0,49
Region
London Inner London — West Camden and City of London
Participants (1)
HUMBOLDT-UNIVERSITAET ZU BERLIN
Participation ended
Germany
Net EU contribution
€ 0,00
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Non-EU contribution
€ 0,00
Region
Baden-Württemberg Stuttgart Stuttgart, Stadtkreis
Partners (1)
Partner
Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.
TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
United States
Net EU contribution
€ 0,00
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Non-EU contribution
€ 165 265,92