Sandra Kuhlman

Sandra Kuhlman, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo. Her research focuses on understanding neural mechanisms underlying sensory processing, plasticity, and circadian rhythms. Key research areas include representational drift in neural populations, visual cortex development, and the role of inhibitory circuits in cortical function.

Her work employs advanced techniques such as calcium imaging and optogenetics to study how experience shapes neuronal activity patterns. Recent studies explore how visual experience influences stimulus representation quality in adult primary visual cortex, the impact of binocular deprivation on inhibitory neuron plasticity, and the molecular regulation of critical period plasticity. Dr. Kuhlman has also contributed to understanding circadian pacemaker entrainment and SCN neuron activity.

Research trends in her articles emphasize cross-modal plasticity, sensory learning mechanisms, and the interplay between inhibitory circuits and cortical function. While no awards or grants are explicitly listed, her extensive publication record reflects sustained contributions to systems and computational neuroscience. No advised students or formal teams are noted in the provided materials.