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Eric Yttri is the Eberly Family Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on the selection of actions and its implications for understanding behaviors shaped by neural circuits. With a strong background in Neuroscience, having obtained his Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis and a B.S. from the College of William and Mary, Yttri's work is critical in studying how the brain coordinates motor, reward, and cognitive systems to make appropriate actions. His laboratory employs electrophysiological, behavioral, and computational tools to elucidate the mechanisms of action execution, drawing on methods such as functional imaging and novel computational techniques. Future research aims to translate findings into therapeutic strategies for conditions like Parkinson's disease, enhancing deep brain stimulation approaches. His influential publications in prominent journals contribute significantly to the field of neuroscience, establishing a strong connection between computational methods and behavior in the context of motor planning and decision-making.
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