Laboratory of Physiology of Cognitive Processes

Our lab delves into the realm of neural basis underlying cognitive functions, where brains demonstrate vast connectivity, hierarchical processing, and constant evolution in response to experiences. Traditional techniques like functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are limited in directly assessing neural activity, prompting the need for a multimodal approach. By combining advanced MRI technology with invasive methods to assess brain electrical activity, our laboratory seeks to gain accurate insights into neural patterns, transitions, and cognitive capacities.

Research
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Research in this laboratory concentrates on the neural mechanisms of cognitive processes such as perception, object recognition, learning and memory. Although our basic research revolves around vision, a number of independent collaborators are also investigating the relationship between neural activity and perception using other sensory modalities. Prof. Logothetis firmly believes that such scientific questions require a multimodal methodological approach.