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Daniel Llano is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois, working in the Neuroscience Program. His research interests lie in Computational Neuroscience, particularly focusing on Auditory Neuroscience and Thalamocortical Systems. He investigates the mechanisms of complex sound processing and the auditory system's ability to generate internal models of the sensory world. His lab employs electrophysiological techniques, novel optical methods, and advanced anatomical approaches to study how projections from the auditory cortex to subcortical structures shape the response properties of neurons. His work addresses critical issues regarding the role of cortical subnetworks in processing complex sounds and explores the transformation of auditory information as it moves from the auditory periphery to higher brain regions. Additionally, Dr. Llano's clinical and translational research is concerned with neurodegenerative diseases, particularly focusing on aging-related auditory network dysfunction. Through his lab, he examines how changes in the auditory thalamus and cortex are associated with aging.
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