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Christopher Harvey is a Principal Investigator at Harvard Medical School's Harvey Lab, where he leads research focused on the fundamental principles governing neuronal circuits within the mammalian cortex. His lab investigates how these circuits perform computations pivotal for working memory and decision-making, particularly regarding spatial context. Utilizing a blend of experimental methods involving behavioral, optical, and electrophysiological techniques, the lab measures the activity of large neuronal populations to elucidate the dynamics and mechanisms by which neural circuits compute information. Current projects in the lab emphasize understanding the activity patterns of the posterior parietal cortex (PPC), a region thought to play a critical role in integrating sensory and motor information for complex behaviors. The lab is also exploring the interaction of the PPC with broader neural networks involved in these computations, employing novel approaches to map microcircuit architectures and their functional implications. Through interdisciplinary collaborations, lab members bring diverse skill sets to enrich the research environment and drive innovative ideas in the study of cortical circuits.
Administered by the Division of Medical Sciences (DMS). GRE is not required and will not be considered for BBS, Immunology, and Neuroscience.