Dr. Carlos Brody

Biography

Carlos Brody is the Wilbur H. Gantz III '59 Professor of Neuroscience at the Princeton Neuroscience Institute. His research focuses on quantitative approaches in Systems Neuroscience, particularly the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive abilities. Brody employs a variety of methods, including computational, behavioral, and electrophysiological techniques, to study how cognitive states can flexibly determine appropriate rules for behavior. His research often involves training rats on tasks that require memory and decision-making, investigating the neural correlates of behavior through an integrated approach. Brody aims to understand the mechanisms involved in short-term memory and decision-making through tasks that compare stimuli. The final task uses sound to decipher whether it is long or short, thereby exploring the neural basis of time perception, a unique cognitive domain distinguishing it from other sensory modalities. Brody's lab is inclusive of personnel with diverse expertise and is designed to encourage collaboration between computational and experimental researchers, fostering an environment that promotes the exchange of ideas and methodologies.

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