University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · NeuroscienceCenter for Decision Neuroscience
A David Redish · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Research Focus
Dr. A David Redish's lab at the University of Minnesota focuses on understanding how mammals make decisions by studying the brain's action-selection systems. The research explores how different cognitive processes interact to influence behavior, specifically in the context of mental health disorders like OCD and addiction. By employing advanced neural recording techniques and computational analysis, the lab seeks to dissect the mechanisms that drive decision-making, particularly when internal goals conflict with external influences.
action-selectiondecision-makingmental disordersOCDdrug addictionneural recordingcomputational analysishybrid algorithmsself-control
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the decision-making processes in mammals.
AIM 02Examine the conflicts between different action-selection systems.
AIM 03Identify mechanisms underlying mental health disorders.
AIM 04Develop new behavioral interventions based on decision system insights.
AIM 05Enhance understanding of cognitive processing in planning and procedural tasks.
Skills the Lab Values
neural ensemble recordingDREADD manipulationdata analysisbehavioral testingcomputational modelingexperimental designsignal transduction analysismouse modelscognitive assessment
Output against the department
Publications234top 31% of dept.209th of 671
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Citations17ktop 24% of dept.164th of 671
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