As a PhD student in the Selective Vision Lab at the University of Cambridge, I am passionate about unraveling the complexities of how our brains filter and prioritize sensory information. My research investigates the intricate relationships between sensory processing and decision-making, with a particular emphasis on neurodevelopmental disorders such as schizophrenia and autism. I employ cutting-edge techniques like electrophysiology and 2-photon calcium imaging to delve into the neural circuits of both healthy and genetically modified mice. My work focuses on mouse models that represent 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, one of the most significant genetic risk factors for schizophrenia. By examining how attention, learning, and perceptual organization influence visual processing in various brain regions, I aim to uncover insights into both effective and ineffective sensory selection.
Michael Whittle, Model for the reorganization of visual information
Retinotopic visual stimuli map of primate striate visual cortex with retinal vessel shadows
