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Greg D. Field

Adjunct Associate Professor of Neurobiology
Neurobiology
Box 3209, Durham, NC 27710
Bryan Research Building, 311 Research Drive Room 427D, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


My laboratory studies how the retina processes visual scenes and transmits this information to the brain.  We use multi-electrode arrays to record the activity of hundreds of retina neurons simultaneously in conjunction with transgenic mouse lines and chemogenetics to manipulate neural circuit function. We are interested in three major areas. First, we work to understand how neurons in the retina are functionally connected. Second we are studying how light-adaptation and circadian rhythms alter visual processing in the retina. Finally, we are working to understand the mechanisms of retinal degenerative conditions and we are investigating potential treatments in animal models.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Adjunct Associate Professor of Neurobiology · 2023 - Present Neurobiology, Basic Science Departments
Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences · 2015 - Present Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, University Institutes and Centers

In the News


Published September 28, 2021
Living Retina Achieves Sensitivity and Efficiency Engineers Can Only Dream About
Published September 15, 2020
Real Neurons are Noisy. Can Neural Implants Figure That Out?
Published September 13, 2018
Eyes Have a Natural Version of Night Vision

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Recent Grants


Real-time mapping and adaptive testing for neural population hypotheses

ResearchAdvisor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2022 - 2025

Bridging gap in comparative biology using the tree shrew visual system

ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2021 - 2023

In Vivo Modeling of Mitochondrial Complex I Deficiency in Retinal Ganglion Cells

ResearchAdvisor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2018 - 2023

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Washington · 2004 Ph.D.