Kate Christison-Lagay

Dr. Kate Christison-Lagay is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), part of the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture. She holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on neural mechanisms underlying sensory perception, particularly in auditory and visual systems, and conscious awareness. She teaches courses such as Neuroscience and Behavior (NSB 500), Neurobiology Laboratory (NSB 501), and Neuroethology (ZOOL 777W).

Education:

• Ph.D., Neuroscience, University of Pennsylvania

Research Interests:

Dr. Christison-Lagay investigates how the brain processes sensory information to generate conscious perception. Her work spans auditory and visual modalities, with emphasis on neural networks involved in stimulus detection, attentional modulation, and cross-modal integration. Techniques include electrophysiological recordings, EEG analysis, and clinical trials involving thalamic stimulation for neurological conditions. Recent studies explore the role of cortical-subcortical interactions in visual awareness and auditory categorization in non-human primates.

Publications:

Her recent work includes studies on auditory perception mechanisms, visual consciousness networks, and translational neuroscience approaches to epilepsy treatment. Key themes involve understanding neural correlates of conscious experience across sensory domains.

Grants & Advising:

No specific grants or advisees are listed in the provided materials. She is affiliated with UNH's Biological Sciences department, located in Rudman Hall.

Labs/Teams:

Affiliated with UNH's Biological Sciences research facilities, though specific lab names are not mentioned in the profile.