What we study
Our laboratory studies how the brain combines and synthesizes information from the different sensory systems.
The relevance of our work
Given that we live in a world in which we are continually bombarded with information provided by our different sensory systems, such "multisensory integration" is a ubiquitous phenomenon. The utility of multisensory interactions is illustrated by the numerous studies from our lab and others that have highlighted the important role these processes play in altering our behaviors and shaping our perceptions.
Impact through multidisciplinary research
Ultimately, we are interested in providing a more complete understanding of how multisensory processes impact our behaviors and perceptions, in better elucidating the neural substrates for these interactions, and in understanding how multisensory processes develop and are influenced by sensory experience. We study these fundamental questions using a multidisciplinary set of approaches, including animal behavior, human psychophysics, neuroimaging (ERP and fMRI) and neurophysiological techniques. Along with our interest in the brain bases for multisensory processes under normal circumstances, we are also interested in examining how multisensory circuits are altered in an array of clinical conditions, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder and developmental dyslexia. For a more detailed description of the ongoing research projects in the laboratory, click on the Research link.