Professor Dr. Mark Sheffield

Biography

Dr. Mark Sheffield is an Associate Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago, specializing in neurobiology and neuroscience. His research focuses on understanding the cellular mechanisms that underlie learning and memory, particularly within the hippocampus. Using advanced optical techniques, Sheffield's laboratory investigates how neurons and circuits in the brain are involved in the formation and recall of complex memories. His work employs animal models, including mice, and utilizes virtual reality platforms to study behavior related to memory tasks. He has published several notable papers on topics such as synaptic plasticity and contextual fear conditioning, significantly contributing to the field of computational neuroscience.

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