Dr. Matthew Self

Biography

Matthew Self is a neuroscientist at the University of Glasgow, focusing on understanding brain processes involved in visual information processing and memory formation. His research primarily investigates the interactions between higher cortical visual areas, the thalamus, and the hippocampus, particularly how top-down feedback connections carry contextual information and predictions based on experience. He employs various techniques, including measuring neural activity in epileptic patients and recording neural activity in mice with advanced techniques such as Neuropixels electrodes, two-photon imaging, and optogenetics. His work aims to shed light on how the brain processes 3D structures and the neural mechanisms underlying complex visual tasks.

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