Dr. Kathleen Cullen

Biography

Kathleen E. Cullen is a professor in the Solomon H Snyder Department of Neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University, where she is dedicated to advancing the understanding of how the brain integrates multisensory information to maintain balance and perceptual stability in everyday life. Her research primarily focuses on neural encoding of vestibular information combined with proprioceptive, visual, and motor signals to generate neural representations of motion. Her lab's work has significant implications for understanding and advancing the treatment of vestibular motor disorders. Cullen's key research objectives include fundamental computational neuroscience, understanding predictive models of self-motion to ensure stable perception, and developing algorithms for brain-computer interfaces to improve rehabilitation outcomes for patients with vestibular dysfunction. Her interdisciplinary research program also addresses issues such as vertigo, dizziness, gait and posture, and spatial orientation disorders, contributing to both basic and clinical research in vestibular system processing.

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