Yale University · NeuroscienceSubcortical Perception Lab
Hal Blumenfeld · New Haven, Connecticut
Research Focus
Dr. Hal Blumenfeld's lab at Yale University focuses on understanding how subcortical brain systems influence our perception across different senses like sight, sound, and touch. By analyzing brain activity during sensory experiences, they explore how transient increases in brain activity can enhance our awareness of these stimuli. Their research aims to uncover fundamental neural circuits that could help improve therapies for cognitive disorders that impair perception.
subcortical systemsperceptionarousalneural circuitscognitive disordersfMRImachine learningtransient brain activitysensory modalities
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate subcortical arousal circuits involved in perception across sensory modalities.
AIM 02Contrast fMRI signals between perceived and not perceived sensory stimuli.
AIM 03Record and stimulate the intralaminar thalamus to study its role in perception.
Skills the Lab Values
fMRImachine learning analysispupilometryblinking measurementmicrosaccade trackingelectrode implantationbehavioral experimentsdata analysisneuroimaging
Output against the department
Publications272top 26% of dept.174th of 671
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Citations14ktop 28% of dept.190th of 671
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