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David Kleinfeld is a distinguished professor in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego. He received his Ph.D. in 1984 from the same institution. His research focuses on active sensation, particularly the sensorimotor systems in rats, investigating how vibrissa inputs contribute to a stable perception of the world. His work also explores the microcirculation in the neocortex, analyzing how neuronal control operates at the level of cortical blood flow networks and capillary dynamics. Additionally, he is mapping the angiogenic structures within the mouse brain, detailing the vascular systems and their neuronal relationships. His publications address various aspects of neuroscience including the dynamics of neural activity in relation to vasomotor fluctuations, the intricacies of cortical blood flow patterns, and the consequences of cerebral strokes. His academic contributions are significant in the fields of neurobiology and physiology, providing insight into both the foundational principles and complex interactions within neural systems.
Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).