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David M. Berson is the Sidney Fox Dorothea Doctors Fox Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at Brown University, where he has been a faculty member since 1985. He conducts pioneering research on the structure and function of the visual system, particularly focusing on the dynamics of retinal neurons and their processing of visual information. His laboratory explores how retinal output cells transmit information to the brain's visual centers, emphasizing the role of ganglion cells and the significance of their diversity. Berson's work has led to the discovery of novel photoreceptors and innovative insights into the synchronization of biological clocks with light stimuli. His research interests extend to the intricate neuronal circuits in the retina and their implications for visual perception and behavior.
Brown University • Providence, RI
Sidney Fox Dorothea Doctors Fox Professor in Ophthalmology and Visual Science.
Brown University • Providence, RI
Conducted basic research on the visual system and taught courses in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology.
Department: Department of Economics