Johns Hopkins University · Biomedical EngineeringCerebellar Motor Control Lab
Reza Shadmehr · Baltimore, Maryland
Research Focus
Dr. Reza Shadmehr's lab at Johns Hopkins University investigates how the cerebellum helps control movement. They study neurons called Purkinje cells and how they communicate and coordinate to regulate precise motor actions. By using advanced recording techniques, the lab aims to unravel the neural mechanisms behind movement disorders, such as tremors and dysmetria, which can occur due to cerebellar dysfunction.
CerebellumMotor controlNeural codingPurkinje cellsMovement disordersSaccadesNeurophysiologyNonhuman primatesCell assembliesSpike timing
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the coordination of Purkinje cells in cerebellar movement control.
AIM 02Develop algorithms to decode the firing patterns of cerebellar neurons.
AIM 03Explore how the inferior olive influences cerebellar cell organization.
AIM 04Record the activities of multiple cerebellar neuron types simultaneously.
AIM 05Understand the relationship between cerebellar neuron activity and movement disorders.
Skills the Lab Values
Neurophysiological recordingBehavioral training of primatesData analysis using algorithmsSpike timing analysisCellular morphology techniquesExperimental designSilicon probe technologyCollaboration in research projectsPopulation coding assessmentAnimal handling and care
Output against the department
Publications299top 31% of dept.184th of 595
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Citations31ktop 9% of dept.53rd of 595
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