Primary Visual Cortex Reactivation Professors and Supervisors

George Alvarezمشاهده پروفایل

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Harvard UniversityUnited States

George Alvarez is a Professor of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University, where he leads the Vision Sciences Laboratory. His research lies at the intersection of cognitive science, neuroscience, and computational modeling, focusing on how the human visual system efficiently encodes and processes information through mechanisms such as attention, memory, and statistical learning. His research interests center on the cognitive and computational foundations of visual intelligence. Specifically, he investigates attentional selection , visual and working memory storage , fluid resource allocation , and ensemble coding . A key focus is understanding how the brain extracts regularities from visual input to form efficient representations. He explores whether detailed visual memory recall involves reactivation in the primary visual cortex, how learning statistical covariances alters object representations in the ventral visual stream, and where in the visual hierarchy ensemble statistics first emerge. His lab combines behavioral studies , fMRI , neurostimulation , and deep neural network models to probe these questions and bridge human and machine vision. Alvarez is affiliated with Harvard’s Mind, Brain, and Behavior (MBB) consortium and actively contributes to interdisciplinary research. He mentors students and researchers in the Vision Sciences Laboratory, fostering innovation in cognitive and computational neuroscience. While no specific awards or grants are listed in the provided text, his work is supported through institutional and research funding mechanisms at Harvard. His lab collaborates across disciplines, leveraging AI advances to refine models of human visual cognition. The lab maintains active participation in public science through platforms like TestMyBrain.org and MechanicalTurk.com, enabling large-scale behavioral data collection. Future work aims to deepen the integration between artificial and biological vision systems, uncovering fundamental principles of perception and cognition.

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Jeffrey M. Chungمشاهده پروفایل

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California Institute of Technology (Caltech)United States

Jeffrey M. Chung, MD, FAAN is an Associate Professor of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He serves as Director of both the Epilepsy Program and the Neurophysiology Laboratory since 2013. His clinical practice focuses on epilepsy and neurophysiology, with 26 years of experience in neurology and clinical neurophysiology. Northwestern University Medical School (1999) - MD Evanston Hospital (2000) - Internship UCLA (2003) - Residency UCLA (2005) - Fellowship Dr. Chung's research explores epilepsy mechanisms, neural signal processing , multi-modal probabilistic mapping for surgical outcomes, and device-oriented therapies . His recent publications focus on theta phase precession in memory , single-neuron correlates of seizures , and neuroimaging in post-stroke conditions . He leads clinical trials on novel anti-seizure agents and neuromodulation techniques. Circle of Friends – Grateful Patient Donation Honoree (Cedars-Sinai) Southern California Super Doctors (Los Angeles Magazine) Falks Medical Scholar (Arthritis Foundation) Golden Apple Teaching Award (Cedars-Sinai) Dr. Chung directs the Epilepsy Program and Neurophysiology Laboratory at Cedars-Sinai, while also mentoring through journal clubs and clinical teaching. He has received multiple industry grants from companies like Marinus Pharmaceuticals and Vertex Pharmaceuticals for trials on treatment-resistant epilepsy. His work bridges clinical care with neurophysiological research and advanced neural signal processing .

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Martin M Montiمشاهده پروفایل

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University of California, Los AngelesUnited States

Dr. Martin M. Monti is a Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, with appointments in Psychology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences. He is affiliated with the College of Letters and Science and contributes to interdisciplinary research in cognitive neuroscience, neurology, and neuromodulation. PhD, Princeton University (2007) - Psychology & Neuroscience MA, Princeton University (2006) - Psychology & Neuroscience BA, Università Commerciale L. Bocconi (2002) - Economics Dr. Monti's research focuses on disorders of consciousness, traumatic brain injury, and neural mechanisms of cognition. His work employs advanced neuroimaging techniques to investigate brain connectivity, consciousness recovery, and neuromodulation therapies like transcranial focused ultrasound. Key publication trends include studies on disorders of consciousness biomarkers, brain network dynamics, and clinical applications of neuromodulation. His 2025 work explores subcortical sleep quality correlates, while 2024 studies examine AI-driven consciousness models, thalamic stimulation effects, and accelerated aging post-TBI. 2019 Italian National Scientific Habilitation 2018 Sciacca Foundation International Prize for Medical Research 2020 & 2014 UCLA Life Science Faculty Awards 2019 & 2015 UCLA Psychology Department Distinguished Teaching Awards 2013 Association for Psychological Science (APS) Rising Star Dr. Monti leads clinical trials evaluating neuromodulation in consciousness disorders and contributes to the ENIGMA-Neuromodulation working group. His research bridges computational neuroscience, neuroimaging, and clinical neurology to advance coma recovery understanding.

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Corinna Haenschelمشاهده پروفایل

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City, University of LondonUnited Kingdom

Dr. Corinna Haenschel is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Neuroscience at City, University of London, where she joined in 2011. Her work bridges clinical psychology and neuroscience, focusing on the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive processes in both healthy individuals and those with psychiatric conditions. She serves as Chair of the Senate Research Ethics Committee and teaches courses including Introduction to Clinical Psychology, Biological Psychology, and Clinical Skills for the MSc in Clinical, Social and Cognitive Neuroscience. Dr. Haenschel completed her BSc/MSc in Psychology at the University of Bamberg, Germany, followed by a PhD in Psychological Medicine from Imperial College London. Her doctoral research investigated human fast cortical oscillations during auditory change detection using EEG. She also trained as a chartered clinical psychologist with a focus on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at Goethe-University Frankfurt. Dr. Haenschel's primary research focuses on applying behavioral measures, neurophysiological techniques, and functional imaging during cognitive tasks in both normal and clinical populations. Her work specifically examines memory processes in healthy controls and individuals with cognitive dysfunctions using EEG, with emphasis on event-related potentials and neural synchrony in cognition. She has developed a longitudinal program investigating student mental health in collaboration with Drs. Gaigg & Fett, including research on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student well-being. Her research often explores the intersection between visual processing, working memory, and psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia. Dr. Haenschel's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the neural correlates of cognitive processes, particularly using EEG to study working memory, visual processing, and their relationship to psychiatric conditions. Her work spans basic cognitive neuroscience investigations to applied research on student mental health, with increasing attention to the impact of social factors and the pandemic on psychological well-being. NARSAD Young Investigator Grant from the Brain & Behaviour Research Foundation for research on visual processing deficits in schizophrenia John Grace QC PhD Scholarship from the Schizophrenia Research Fund and Mental Health Research UK BIAL foundation grant to investigate visual information processing and working memory Dr. Haenschel actively supervises BSc, MSc, and PhD dissertation projects and supports personal tutees. She has received multiple competitive research grants that have supported her investigations into visual processing, working memory, and their relationship to schizophrenia and related conditions. Her current research includes a longitudinal program on student mental health developed in collaboration with colleagues Drs. Gaigg and Fett. Dr. Haenschel is affiliated with the Centre for Clinical, Social and Cognitive Neuroscience at City, University of London. Her research involves collaborations with multiple institutions and researchers, particularly in Germany where she previously worked at the Max-Planck Institute for Brain Research and University Clinic of Psychiatry in Frankfurt. She frequently collaborates with researchers studying schizophrenia, cognitive neuroscience, and student mental health.

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Tim Murphyمشاهده پروفایل

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Brock UniversityCanada

Professor Tim Murphy holds a PhD from the University of Waterloo and is affiliated with the Department of Psychology at Brock University. His primary research focuses on understanding how sleep deprivation and sleepiness affect cognitive performance, electrophysiological markers (e.g., ERPs), and risk assessment behaviors. Key areas of exploration include EEG and ERP indices of brain function during sleep deprivation, habituation effects on attention, and risky decision-making in alert vs. sleep-deprived states. Future research directions aim to investigate combined effects of sleep deprivation and mild intoxication, alongside potential countermeasures like caffeine and napping. His work integrates behavioral, EEG, and ERP methodologies to study topics such as sleep inertia, performance monitoring, and the neural correlates of error awareness. Notable studies examine how sleep loss impacts reward processing in gambling tasks and the reliability of medial frontal negativities during learning tasks. No scientific awards for Tim Murphy are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His research has been published in journals like Psychophysiology , Journal of Sleep Research , and Clinical Neurophysiology .

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Nichola Laxمشاهده پروفایل

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Newcastle UniversityUnited Kingdom

Nichola Lax is a Research Fellow at Newcastle University specializing in the neuropathological mechanisms of mitochondrial disorders. Her work focuses on neurological manifestations including Alpers' syndrome, epilepsy, and Lewy body dementia, with extensive collaboration with leading mitochondrial researchers such as Emeritus Professor Doug Turnbull and Professor Robert Taylor. Her research interests include: Mitochondrial Diseases Neurodegenerative Disorders Neuropathology Epilepsy mechanisms Lewy Body Dementia pathology Mitochondrial DNA mutation effects Analysis of her 2016-2023 publications reveals consistent investigation of mitochondrial dysfunction in neurodegeneration, particularly emphasizing astrocytic pathology, respiratory chain defects in specific neuronal populations (inhibitory interneurons, Purkinje cells), and seizure generation mechanisms. Her work employs advanced techniques including multiplex immunofluorescence, CLARITY tissue clearing, and in vitro seizure modeling to establish pathological correlations between mitochondrial defects and clinical phenotypes. No information was found regarding scientific awards, student advising, research grants, or laboratory infrastructure in the provided text.

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Anthony Wagnerمشاهده پروفایل

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Stanford UniversityUnited States

Anthony Wagner is the Lucie Stern Professor in the Social Sciences within the Department of Psychology at Stanford University. He earned his PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from Stanford in 1997. His research investigates cognitive processes including memory formation, attention, aging, and decision-making using neuroimaging techniques. Primary research domains include: Neural mechanisms of episodic memory and learning Neurocognitive aging and Alzheimer's pathology Brain network dynamics during self-referential processing Effects of digital media on attentional systems Publications demonstrate strong emphasis on neurodegenerative biomarkers (tau, amyloid), neuroimaging innovations (PET/MRI), and cognitive aging. Recent work integrates molecular neuroscience with clinical applications for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diagnostics. He directs the Stanford Memory Laboratory, exploring hippocampal-prefrontal interactions during memory retrieval and spatial navigation. Research has examined stress impacts on memory, neural pattern classification, and media multitasking effects on cognition.

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Assaf Talمشاهده پروفایل

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Leipzig UniversityGermany

Prof. Assaf Tal is a faculty member in the Department of Bio-Medical Engineering at The Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University. His research focuses on developing advanced neuroimaging methodologies using magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) and imaging (MRI) to investigate brain function and disease mechanisms. His primary research interests center on neuroimaging physics and brain disease monitoring , with specific emphasis on: Developing novel MRS/MRI techniques combining spin physics and signal processing Tracking neurochemical changes during cognitive processes Detecting and monitoring neurodegenerative diseases including multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, and Alzheimer's Disease Understanding brain encoding mechanisms across neurochemical, electrophysiological, and structural levels His work bridges biomedical engineering with clinical neuroscience to create improved diagnostic and monitoring tools. Prof. Tal's recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate strong focus on functional MRS and advanced spectral-temporal analysis , with significant contributions to motion correction, uncertainty estimation, and microstructural modeling in neuroimaging. His research shows increasing integration of computational methods like Bayesian inference and machine learning for precision neuroimaging. His laboratory develops specialized software tools including the Visual Display Interface (VDI) for MRS data processing and simulation, supporting both preclinical and clinical neuroimaging research.

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Donald J. Bolgerمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Maryland, College ParkUnited States

Donald J. Bolger serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology within the College of Education at the University of Maryland, with additional affiliation to the Brain and Behavior Institute. His research integrates cognitive, neurobiological, and educational perspectives to investigate learning mechanisms and disorders. Dr. Bolger received his Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and completed postdoctoral training in Neuroscience at Northwestern University, establishing his foundation in multimodal neuroimaging approaches. His primary research examines the neurocognitive substrates of reading acquisition and impairment across writing systems (English, Chinese, Korean), emphasizing how biological factors interact with environmental input to influence learning outcomes. Additional investigations explore executive function, working memory in ADHD, and emotional language processing in autism spectrum disorder. Methodologically, he combines fMRI, ERP, MEG, and behavioral paradigms in school-based and laboratory settings to translate basic findings into educational interventions. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2024-2019) reveals consistent focus on semantic processing mechanisms, cross-linguistic reading development, and neural plasticity through cognitive training. Key trends include ERP component analysis for language comprehension, visual word form area adaptations across writing systems, and emotional modulation of cognitive control in clinical populations—demonstrating his commitment to bridging neuroscience and educational practice. No specific scientific awards or major honors were documented in the provided materials. As faculty member, Dr. Bolger mentors graduate students in the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology. His research has received institutional support including MPower seed grants for neuroscience and aging initiatives, though specific grant awards were not detailed. His school-based collaborations focus on developing evidence-based reading interventions for diverse learners. He directs the Laboratory for the Neural Bases of Reading and Language (LNRL), which maintains active partnerships with the Brain and Behavior Institute. The LNRL conducts cutting-edge research on reading development and disorders using combined neuroimaging and behavioral methodologies, with recent projects spanning multiple languages and clinical populations to address fundamental questions about learning mechanisms.

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