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Unit on Neurons, Circuits and Behavior (UNCB)

Arash Afraz, M.D., Ph.D., Chief

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Here at the Unit on Neurons, Circuits, and Behavior (UNCB), we utilize cutting-edge methodologies such as optogenetics, drug microinjections, and machine learning in order to understand the mechanistic underpinnings of vision as a behavior. From a theoretical point of view, our work aims at bridging the causal gap between neural activity in high-level visual cortical areas and visual perception. From a translational viewpoint, our work provides the building blocks for developing visual prosthetics for patients with severe visual impairment.

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Arash Afraz, Ph.D.
Laboratory of Neuropsychology, NIMH
Building 49, Room 1B80
49 Convent Drive
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-4415

Email: arash.afraz@nih.gov

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