Columbia University in the City of New York · NeuroscienceThe Decision Dynamics Lab
C. Daniel Salzman · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. C. Daniel Salzman's lab at Columbia University focuses on understanding how the brain makes decisions and processes social information. They explore neural mechanisms involved in decision-making, especially in novel situations and when responding to social cues, using techniques like electrophysiology and behavioral assays. Research from this lab aims to shed light on the complexities of motivated behavior and emotional regulation, particularly in the context of psychiatric disorders.
neural decision-makingsocial behavioremotional processingmotivated behaviorneural representationshippocampusprefrontal cortexanterior cingulate cortexelectrophysiologyanimal models
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate how low-dimensional neural representations support decision-making in novel situations.
AIM 02Examine the role of high-dimensional representations in generating new responses.
AIM 03Understand the neural circuitry linking social stimuli to motivated behavior.
Skills the Lab Values
electrophysiologybehavioral assaysneural network modelingdata analysisanimal handlingstimulus designneuroscience techniquessocial hierarchy studiesdata visualizationexperimental design
Output against the department
Publications64bottom 16% of dept.559th of 671
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Citations7.8ktop 48% of dept.319th of 671
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