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Seminars in Biomedical Engineering
Mon, Mar 28, 2016 @ 12:30 PM - 01:49 PM
Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Huizhong Tao, PhD, Associate Professor of Cell & Neurobiology Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute
Talk Title: Dissecting Neural Circuits for Visual Processing and
Abstract: The long-term goal of my lab is to understand the neural circuits underlying cortical processing of sensory information and sensory evoked behaviors. We have combined a set of cutting-edge techniques, including in vivo whole-cell patch-clamp recording, two-photon imaging guided recording and optogenetics, to dissect local and long-range synaptic circuits for specific visual cortical processing functions. I will present our recent data on the circuits underlying the auditory modulation of orientation selectivity of visual cortical neurons, and those underlying the visual cortical modulation of an innate visual behavior.
Host: K. Kirk Shung, PhD
Location: Olin Hall of Engineering (OHE) - 122
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Mischalgrace Diasanta
