Dr. Veit Stuphorn

Biography

Veit Stuphorn is an Associate Professor in the Solomon H. Snyder Department of Neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University. His research focuses on the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying decision-making and self-control, essential functions that dictate higher executive processes. Stuphorn's lab records the activity of single neurons in awake animals engaged in decision-making tasks, allowing for the identification of neural signals associated with these processes. He employs various experimental paradigms, including a countermanding task, which provides insights into how swiftly a prepared movement can be canceled. His work has revealed that different areas of the frontal cortex are involved in controlling fast eye movements, highlighting the intricate functional systems at play. Stuphorn also explores the executive systems associated with self-control, investigating how internal state influences decision-making. His contributions are crucial for understanding the complex interactions between neurons and behavior in both human and non-human primates.

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