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Raunak Sinha is a neuroscientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, focused on visual processing in the retina. His research aims to understand the information flow through neural circuits, leading to meaningful perception and behavior. Sinha has explored the characteristics of various retinal ganglion cells, offering insights into the neural circuits responsible for processing visual information. His recent work, published in Cell in 2017, investigates the cellular circuit-level function of the fovea, a critical region for high-resolution vision. By employing electrophysiological recording and optical imaging, he correlates single-cell activity with detailed anatomical analysis to uncover the molecular mechanisms shaping retinal circuits. His lab welcomes students and post-doctoral researchers passionate about contributing to this field. Sinha's approach combines molecular, anatomical, and functional methodologies to dissect the diversity of retinal circuits, establishing a foundation for understanding human vision.
University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI
Conducts research in visual processing and neurobiology, focusing on the retinal circuits and their role in perception.
Department: Department of Computer Sciences