معرفی
Michael N. Shadlen, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Neuroscience at Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, a Principal Investigator at the Zuckerman Institute, and an HHMI Investigator since 2000. His work bridges neurophysiology and computational modeling to study decision-making mechanisms in the parietal cortex.
- Key Affiliations:
- Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University
- Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
- The Kavli Institute for Brain Science
- Grossman Center for the Statistics of Mind
Research Focus: Dr. Shadlen investigates how neural circuits integrate sensory evidence, compute costs/benefits, and enable temporal anticipation. His studies link higher cognition (e.g., language, consciousness) to fundamental neural building blocks, aiming to address disorders like schizophrenia, autism, and dementia.
Scientific Contributions:
- 2023: National Academy of Sciences Fellow
- 2017: Karl Spencer Lashley Award (American Philosophical Society)
- 2015: AAAS Fellow
- 2014: National Academy of Medicine Member
- 2012: Golden Brain Award (Minerva Foundation)
Recent Work Trends: His 2025 Nature Methods paper introduces DREDge, a tool for motion correction in neural recordings. Earlier studies (2016–2023) explore evidence integration, confidence dynamics, and time-sensitive neural processes, emphasizing computational parallels in cognition.
