Dr. Michael Mauk

Biography

Michael Mauk is a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Texas at Austin. His research primarily focuses on understanding the mechanisms of information processing and learning, particularly in relation to the cerebellum and the prefrontal cortex. He conducts behavioral studies and works with reversible lesions and in vivo recordings of neural activity linked to eyelid conditioning in rabbits. His work also involves large-scale computer simulations of cerebellar function. Through his lab, he investigates the mechanisms of learning and plasticity in the cerebellum, contributing valuable insights into how these processes are realized in neural computation and behavior. His research is pivotal for advancing the understanding of cognitive and motor functions in both health and disease.

Research Interests