معرفی
Dr. Vance Zemon is a Professor of Psychology at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, part of Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine campus. He holds adjunct faculty roles and serves as a Visiting Scientist at the Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research. His research focuses on visual neuroscience, electrophysiological measurements (e.g., visual evoked potentials), and clinical applications in psychiatric, neurological, and ophthalmic disorders. He teaches systems neuroscience, physiological psychology, and statistics. Awards include the Labe Scheinberg Award and Fellow status in the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). His work integrates psychophysical, neuroimaging, and clinical methodologies to address perceptual and cognitive impairments in conditions like schizophrenia and multiple sclerosis.
Education:
- B.S. in Physics, Clarkson College of Technology (1973)
- M.A. & Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology, Northeastern University (1976, 1979)
- NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship at Rockefeller University (1979–1982)
Research Interests:
- Visual perception and neural processing
- Electrophysiological biomarkers (e.g., VEPs)
- Clinical applications in schizophrenia, multiple sclerosis, and autism spectrum disorder
- Neurorehabilitation and visual remediation
Awards & Roles:
- Scientific Advisory Board Member, Blythedale Children’s Hospital
- Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Neuroscience
- Recipient of ARVO’s Program Committee Leadership
Teaching: Courses include Systems Neuroscience, Physiological Psychology, and advanced statistics for graduate students.
Labs & Collaborations: Engages with the Nathan Kline Institute and Blythedale Children’s Hospital, focusing on translational research linking electrophysiological findings to clinical outcomes.
