University of California-Davis · NeuroscienceThe Vision Memory Lab
Andrew P Yonelinas · Davis, California
Research Focus
Dr. Andrew P. Yonelinas' lab at UC Davis focuses on understanding the role of the medial temporal lobes (MTL) in visual perception and working memory. Their research addresses how damage or age-related changes to the MTL can impact our ability to perceive visual information, especially in complex scenarios. By combining psychophysical methods, eye tracking, and advanced brain imaging, they aim to clarify the neural mechanisms that support our visual cognition and how various conditions like Alzheimer's and schizophrenia may affect these processes.
visual perceptionmedial temporal lobesworking memoryneuroimagingAlzheimer's Diseasepsychophysical methodseye trackingcognitionneural circuitry
Research Aims
5AIM 01Determine the specific role of the medial temporal lobes in visual perception.
AIM 02Investigate how aging and damage to the MTL influence visual cognition.
AIM 03Explore the neural networks involved in various perception conditions.
AIM 04Test competing theories related to MTL function using patient studies and imaging.
AIM 05Develop insights for targeting rehabilitation strategies for cognitive deficits.
Skills the Lab Values
psychophysical experimentseye tracking analysisfunctional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)data analysis in Rcomputer programming in Pythonvisual discrimination taskscognitive assessmentneuroanatomybrain imaging techniques
Output against the department
Publications281top 25% of dept.165th of 671
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Citations33ktop 11% of dept.76th of 671
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