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Stephanie Palmer is an Associate Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago. Her research focuses on the mechanisms by which populations of neurons encode information, specifically examining how they perform computations based on sensory inputs. Her work encompasses a variety of experimental frameworks including predictive coding in the retina and visual cortex, motion coding areas, and the neural dynamics associated with song systems in zebra finches. With a strong emphasis on collaborative research, Palmer engages with experimentalists to develop and test theories around neural population coding using detailed measurements of neural activity. Her academic journey includes a DPhil in Theoretical Physics from the University of Oxford, a postdoctoral position in Neuroscience at Princeton University, and a BS in Chemical Physics from Michigan State University.
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