Auditory cognition and neuronal processing
Our research focuses on the neuronal basis of auditory cognition, exploring how contextual factors influence auditory processing at the cortical level. We use ferrets as a key model to bridge our understanding of human cognition. We explore how ferrets process complex sounds, including speech,, how attention shapes perception, and how early auditory experiences shape cortical development. By leveraging electrophysiology and functional ultrasound neuroimaging, we aim to uncover parallels between ferret and human auditory processing, with applications to attention, learning, and memory.