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Jesse Jackson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology at the University of Alberta. His research focuses on understanding the organization of cell types and their connections in the neocortex, investigating how different cell types enable specific activity patterns through in vivo calcium imaging and electrophysiological techniques in awake mice. His work also explores the physiological functions of the claustrum, a small subcortical region with dense connections to cortical areas, aiming to decipher its role in behavior through cellular manipulations and documenting the behavioral correlates of claustrum activity in goal-directed behaviors. Furthermore, he examines stress and social behavior in mice, drawing parallels to human stress responses and the impact of social isolation on brain function. His contributions to the field include significant publications on neural activity in the claustrum and its interactions with the cortex, analyzed using advanced neuroscientific methods.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management