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Timothy Buschman is a Professor affiliated with the Princeton Neuroscience Institute, whose research focuses on the neurophysiology of executive control and cognitive behavior. His laboratory investigates the role of specific brain regions, such as the prefrontal cortex, parietal cortex, and basal ganglia, in understanding executive control processes. Recognizing that complex cognitive behaviors arise from the interactions of these brain regions, Buschman’s research employs a multidisciplinary approach utilizing advanced techniques on both non-human primates and rodent models. The lab designs intricate behavioral tasks aimed at isolating cognitive functions crucial for executive control, combining these tasks with large-scale, multiple-electrode electrophysiology and optogenetic control of neural circuits. This allows for simultaneous recording from hundreds of neurons, enhancing the understanding of network-level mechanisms behind intricate behaviors. By leveraging these insights, Buschman aims to understand and treat disruptions in executive control associated with neuropsychiatric diseases such as autism, schizophrenia, and Parkinson's disease.
GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.