University of Iowa · PsychologyFreeman Lab
John H Freeman · Iowa City, Iowa
Research Focus
Dr. John H Freeman's research lab focuses on understanding how the cerebellum, a part of the brain traditionally associated with movement, also plays crucial roles in learning and cognition. Through studies in rats, the lab investigates how the cerebellum interacts with other brain regions, such as the anterior cingulate and hippocampus, to enhance learning processes. These findings aim to inform treatments for cognitive impairments related to neurological disorders.
CerebellumLearningCognitionElectrophysiologyOptogeneticsHippocampusAnterior CingulateNeural InteractionsTrace ConditioningMemory Deficits
Research Aims
3AIM 01Examine cerebellum-forebrain interactions during associative learning.
AIM 02Investigate the role of cerebellar output on learning dynamics.
AIM 03Determine the impact of post-trial cerebellar activity on neural responses.
Skills the Lab Values
ElectrophysiologyOptogeneticsAnimal Behavior StudiesNeural Recording TechniquesData Analysis in NeuroscienceExperimental DesignSignal ProcessingBehavioral ConditioningBiostatisticsResearch Ethics
Output against the department
Publications243top 25% of dept.74th of 296
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Citations18ktop 13% of dept.39th of 296
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most citedleast cited
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