In the Reinagel Lab we are interested in how sensory neurons encode information. Our goal is to link putative neural codes to the level of visual perception. To this end we have developed a rodent preparation for studying visual physiology and behavior. Rodents are ideally suited to a broad range of experimental methods, including molecular/genetic manipulation, anatomy, slice physiology, in vivo physiology, and perceptual behavior. A major focus of our research in rodents is to test theories about the function of the cortical feedback loop to the thalamus.

We are part of the Neurobiology department at UCSD. For more details about the lab see the links at left.