Dr. Marlene Cohen

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Biography

Marlene Cohen is a Professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the University of Chicago. Her research focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying perception and cognition, employing a variety of methodologies including neuronal population coding and attention mechanisms in the visual cortex. Cohen’s work has significant implications for comprehending how the brain processes visual information and makes decisions based on it. She has received multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health to support her investigations into the complexities of visual perception and cognitive functions. Through her studies, Cohen has contributed to a deeper understanding of the interplay between perceptual experiences and the underlying neural circuits that support them.

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