Overview
That a picture can be worth a thousand words relies on the power of the visual system. In order to divide the labor of this task, the visual cortex is organized into specialized modules that process distinct features. My lab uses the mouse visual system and modern genetic, optical, electrophysiological and behavioral approaches to reveal how these modules are coordinated to support vision and guide behavior.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor of Neurobiology
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2020 - Present
Neurobiology,
Basic Science Departments
Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences
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2013 - Present
Duke Institute for Brain Sciences,
University Institutes and Centers
Recent Publications
Motion integration: A case of misdirection.
Journal Article Curr Biol · February 24, 2025 Integrating complex motion signals from the environment is essential for behavior. A recent study in the mouse has revealed that both encoding in the superior colliculus and the optokinetic reflex follow a novel motion integration rule. ... Full text Link to item CiteDART.2: bidirectional synaptic pharmacology with thousandfold cellular specificity.
Journal Article Nat Methods · July 2024 Precision pharmacology aims to manipulate specific cellular interactions within complex tissues. In this pursuit, we introduce DART.2 (drug acutely restricted by tethering), a second-generation cell-specific pharmacology technology. The core advance is opt ... Full text Link to item CiteInput-specific synaptic depression shapes temporal integration in mouse visual cortex.
Journal Article Neuron · October 18, 2023 Efficient sensory processing requires the nervous system to adjust to ongoing features of the environment. In primary visual cortex (V1), neuronal activity strongly depends on recent stimulus history. Existing models can explain effects of prolonged stimul ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Neurobiology Training Program
Inst. Training Prgm or CMECo-Director · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2029Invariant motion encoding in mouse visual cortex
FellowshipPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2027Dissecting cholinergic modulation of interneurons underlying state-dependent processing in mouse visual cortex
FellowshipPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Eye Institute · 2023 - 2026View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of California, San Diego ·
2007
Ph.D.