Dr. Michael Silver

Biography

Michael Silver is a Professor in the School of Optometry at the University of California, Berkeley, where he focuses on Vision Science, Neuroscience, and Neurobiology. His research primarily examines the neural correlates of human visual perception, including attention and perceptual learning. He employs diverse methodologies such as behavioral studies, neuroimaging, electrophysiological techniques, and pharmacological approaches, targeting both healthy human participants and patients with perceptual processing disorders. His work dives deeply into various subjects, including the neurophysiological and neurochemical underpinnings of visual attention, memory effects influenced by acetylcholine, and the visual processing challenges associated with conditions such as schizophrenia. In addition to his research, he is actively involved in teaching courses like Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology, and Visual Cognitive Neuroscience, where he integrates foundational concepts of visual neuroscience with practical knowledge relevant to understanding complex visual functions and conditions.

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