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Randy McIntosh's research program is geared towards the development of a unified theory of brain operation, emphasizing the integrative capacity of the brain. A fundamental tenet of this theory is that cognitive operations emerge from the interactions of various brain areas, rather than being the sole responsibility of individual regions. His program encompasses technical developments that explore brain integration and the collection of experimental evidence regarding this integration. A significant arm of his work utilizes modern brain imaging methods to investigate the neural networks involved in human learning. A surprising outcome of his research indicates a profound involvement of sensory processing regions in complex cognitive operations, suggesting that human cognition relies on active interactions between different brain regions when processing specific sensory information, such as visual and auditory inputs, and mediated by areas like the prefrontal cortex and medial temporal lobes. In collaboration with Dr. Cheryl Grady, he is undertaking a series of studies aimed at exploring age-related changes in cognition and their physiological alterations in sensory systems and mediating systems.
Department of Sociology