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Brielle Ferguson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School. Her research focuses on the cognitive processes involved in navigating the world, particularly through the lens of attention. She has developed attention tasks to capture behavioral differences across multiple genetic models of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. Her lab is dedicated to identifying biomarkers of both functional and dysfunctional cognitive behaviors, utilizing a variety of advanced techniques including calcium imaging, optogenetics, and pharmacogenetics. In addition, Ferguson's work aims to characterize the roles of specific neuronal circuits and cell types in cognitive tasks, with the long-term goal of identifying therapeutic targets for treating cognitive impairments in patient populations. Her research seeks to highlight shared pathophysiological signatures across disorders such as autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, and epilepsy, particularly focusing on the role of interneurons in cognitive function.
Harvard Medical School • Boston, MA
Conducts research focusing on cognitive processes and their genetic underpinnings.
Administered by the Division of Medical Sciences (DMS). GRE is not required and will not be considered for BBS, Immunology, and Neuroscience.