Santiago Jaramillo

Santiago Jaramillo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Oregon, affiliated with Neuroscience programs. His research focuses on neuronal circuits underlying behavioral flexibility, auditory coding, and neural computation. He investigates how the brain processes auditory information, particularly in contexts involving attention, decision-making, and sensory adaptation. His work combines electrophysiological techniques with advanced imaging and computational methods.

Research Interests: His studies explore neural mechanisms of sound perception, including how the auditory cortex and striatum encode sound features, the role of inhibitory neurons in noise suppression, and the impact of expectations on perceptual decisions. His lab uses rodent models to study these processes, with recent work emphasizing cross-species comparisons (e.g., mouse auditory cortex responses to human speech features).

Lab & Resources: The JaraLab (http://jaralab.uoregon.edu/) develops innovative methods like PhysMAP for neuronal cell type identification and employs two-photon calcium imaging to study auditory cortex dynamics. His 2020–2025 publications highlight themes of sensory processing in complex environments, psychedelic drug effects on auditory perception, and neural correlates of decision-making under varying contexts.

Grants & Affiliations: While specific grants aren't listed, his interdisciplinary work aligns with University of Oregon's College of Arts and Sciences strategic priorities in neuroscience and computational biology. He contributes to sponsored research initiatives and interdisciplinary collaborations within the university's research ecosystem.