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Michael Paradiso, the Sidney Fox Dorothea Doctors Fox Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, is also a professor of Neuroscience and the director of the Center for Vision Research at Brown University. After obtaining his PhD in Physics, he joined the Brown faculty in 1990. His research focuses on the brain mechanisms underlying vision, particularly the neural computations associated with visual perception. Paradiso has an extensive background in neuroscience and has contributed significantly to the understanding of how brain areas process visual inputs. He serves on several editorial boards and held leadership roles in professional societies. As a principal investigator for multiple National Eye Institute grants, he supports graduate training in vision research and has directed several key research projects. Paradiso has received various accolades, including the Elizabeth H. LeDuc Award for Teaching Excellence from Brown University and the Undergraduate Council Students Award for Teaching Excellence.
Brown University • Providence, RI
Professor in Ophthalmology, Visual Sciences, and Neuroscience, focusing on brain mechanisms underlying vision.
Department: Department of Economics