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Marc Sommer is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Psychology & Neuroscience at Duke University. He directs the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences and contributes to the Duke Initiative for Science & Society. His research focuses on neural circuits for cognition, particularly how the brain maintains visual perception and behavior through interactions between frontal cortex and subcortical regions.
- Key Techniques: Single neuron electrophysiology, optogenetics, psychophysics, computational modeling
- Translational Goals: Improving transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and viral vector therapies for psychiatric and motor disorders
Scientific Awards:
- Capers and Marion McDonald Award for Excellence in Teaching and Research (2021)
- Capers and Marion McDonald Award for Excellence in Mentoring and Advising (2017)
- Bass Fellow, Duke University (2017)
- Research Fellowship in Neuroscience, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation (2005)
Marc Sommer's recent publications span visual stability across saccades, optogenetics in primates, TMS mechanisms, and viral vector applications. His work bridges cognitive neuroscience and biomedical innovation, with significant contributions to corollary discharge theory and neural circuit mapping.
Lab Collaborations: Interdisciplinary partnerships across Duke University and external institutions, integrating engineering, neurobiology, and computer science to decode primate brain circuitry.
