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Maurice Chacron is a Professor in the Department of Physiology at McGill University. His research focuses on understanding how neurons process sensory information, particularly in weakly electric fish. He investigates mechanisms like population coding, neuromodulation (e.g., serotonin), and the neural basis of perception in sensory systems. His laboratory integrates behavior, in vivo electrophysiology, and computational modeling to link cellular processes to systems-level behavior. Chacron holds a Ph.D. from the University of Ottawa and leads the Computational and Systems Neuroscience Lab at McGill.
Research interests include learning and memory, feedback pathways, and how sensory systems adapt to natural stimuli. His work highlights the importance of neural heterogeneity and synchronization in coding behaviorally relevant signals. Notable projects involve studying electrosensory midbrain neurons, vestibular pathways in macaques, and the role of serotonin in modulating sensory responses.
Chacron's recent publications emphasize optimized coding strategies, fractional-order neuromorphic elements, and neural substrates for self-motion perception. His lab's work is published in top journals and reviewed in specialized topics like electrosensory systems and thalamic processing.
