Michael Wehr

Michael Wehr is a Professor at the University of Oregon, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Departments of Psychology and Biology. His research focuses on systems neuroscience, particularly how cortical circuits encode and transform sensory information in the auditory cortex.

• Institute of Neuroscience
• Department of Psychology
• Department of Biology

Dr. Wehr's lab investigates the cellular and synaptic mechanisms underlying auditory processing, employing optogenetics, in vivo electrophysiology, and computational modeling. His work bridges cellular and systems-level neuroscience, aiming to understand perceptual experiences like music and speech.

Key research trends include auditory cortex dynamics, sensory encoding, and cortico-collicular interactions. The lab actively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and utilizes advanced imaging and behavioral analysis tools.

Current lab members include postdocs, graduate students, and technical staff. Dr. Wehr is not accepting new graduate students for Fall 2024 and is seeking a theory postdoc.