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The Harvey lab seeks to understand the fundamental principles of functionality and organization of neuronal circuits in the mammalian cortex. The lab investigates the circuits that perform computations involved in working memory and decision-making, especially in the context of spatial cognition. The approach connects the properties of neuronal circuit function with behavior in mice, utilizing a variety of experimental methods to study the activity dynamics of these circuits and their relationship with circuit dynamics architecture. Recent initiatives have focused on combining experimental programs with computational theoretical modeling, emphasizing the dynamics and mechanisms through which circuits perform computations. Current experiments are centered around a developed virtual reality system that enables mice to navigate visual virtual environments and perform perceptual decision-making tasks. This system aids in probing circuit function during tasks using a wide range of optical, electrophysiological, genetic, and anatomical methods.
Harvard University • Cambridge, MA
Conducts research in neurobiology focusing on decision making and neuronal circuits.
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).