Gideon Rothschild

Dr. Gideon Rothschild is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan. He holds an adjunct position in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. His research explores neural circuit mechanisms linking sensation and memory, using neurophysiological and optical techniques in rodent models. He completed his B.Sc. in computer science and computational biology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, followed by a Ph.D. in neuroscience in 2012. Postdoctoral work at UCSF under Loren Frank focused on auditory cortex-hippocampus interactions during memory processes.

His lab investigates how sensory experiences and memories interact, particularly in the neocortex and hippocampus. Key projects include studying auditory cortical-striatal circuits for sound-triggered predictions, sleep's role in memory consolidation, and the impact of sensory inputs during sleep. The lab employs electrophysiology, optogenetics, and behavioral assays to dissect these processes.

Recent publications emphasize neural synchronization, cortico-striatal pathways, and the effects of sensory interference on memory. The Rothschild Lab actively recruits graduate students and postdocs to advance these studies. His work bridges computational neuroscience with experimental neurophysiology, aiming to uncover fundamental principles of brain function in health and disease.