Professor Dr. David Herzfeld

Biography

David Herzfeld is an Assistant Professor at the McPherson Eye Research Institute at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research focuses on understanding neural circuits that perform computations to drive precise adaptive behavior, incorporating highly quantifiable behaviors from non-human primates, large-scale neural recordings, and brain circuit manipulations. His lab combines computational modeling to link neural circuit processing with behavior, particularly in the context of eye movements such as saccades and smooth pursuit. His work is pivotal in understanding how neurological conditions affect motor control and learning. The research emphasizes cerebellar circuits and their influence on eye movements, exploring how these movements are generated and potentially modified through various learning processes. Additionally, the lab investigates the coordination of multiple brain regions involved in oculomotor behaviors, delving into the computations these areas perform during motor execution and learning. Herzfeld’s findings contribute valuable insights into higher-order cognitive processes, influencing decision-making and mental processing.

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